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Beginning and Intermediate Guitar Syllabus
Beginning and Intermediate Guitar Syllabus
Beginning and Intermediate Guitar Syllabus
Teacher: R. Burton
Textbook
Guitar Method Hal Leonard
Required Materials:
No. 2 Pencil ONLY when notating music, and Pen is acceptable on selected
assignments.
Mastery Log: This is a folder or binder with a three-ring holder that holds all notes
taken in class, turned in assignments and projects, and selected copied music.
Mastery logs should be brought to class during every class meeting. This folder
will be checked periodically (announced) and can be used to take on SELECTED
TESTS given.
Learning Activities: The ability to sing chorally is a technical skill, which will be obtained
through a series of carefully designed singing activities. In order to properly master acceptable
singing techniques, it is essential that each student fully participate in all classroom learning
experiences
Vocabulary study of music terminology (word wall) and rhythm drills
Oral testing audio and visually recorded
Proper executions of strumming exercises
Execution of easy to difficult rhythmic patterns
Written and aural theory assignments
Discussion sessions, research assignments based on composers and historical perspective
Evaluation Criteria
Each students final grade will reflect the following
Daily Participation 30%
Final Exam 20%
Projects 20%
Test/Quiz 20 %
Homework 10%
100%
Students will receive extra credit for participation in Governors Honors and other
performances outside of school. Students who also attend school choral performances will be
given extra credit.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS AND PROGRESS
No makeup work will be given unless there is an excused absence given to attendance
office. Make sure that assignments are turned in on time in order to receive full credit for
assignments. This is a performance based class, therefore, the majority of the grade will be
based on daily participation in class.