Exploratory Guitar Syllabus

CURRICULUM Topics that will be covered in this class include, but are not limited to: Common major, minor and seventh chords, with application to folk and pop styles. Notation of natural notes and melody playing in first position. Music symbols (i.e.: tie, accent, repeat, and Da Capo) Half and whole steps applied to movable barre chords. Elementary rhythms applied to strumming. Tuning the guitar. The various parts of the guitar. Proper care and treatment of a guitar.

GRADING All instruction is geared to PLAYING. Grades, therefore, are geared to this concept. The breakdown is as follows: PROFICIENCIES and RECITALS TIME USAGE (including discipline) WRITTEN TESTS and HOMEWORK 50% 25% 25%

CLASSROOM RULES 1. FOLLOW ALL TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS! 2. No Food, drink, or chewing gum is allowed in the classroom. 3. Guitars are to be treated with care and respect. They are the property of the school and students should not abuse the privilege of being able to use one. 4. Use only the guitar assigned to you. Specific rules regarding guitar care will be covered in class. TEXTBOOKS The guitar text MUST be purchased by each student. It contains nearly all of the lessons and reference materials that will be used throughout the semester. The textbook will be yours to keep. The required book to be purchased is: Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Vol. 1 by Will Schmid and Greg Koch ISBN: 079351245X version without accompaniment CD Cost: $7.00 ISBN: 0793533929 version with accompaniment CD Cost: $10.00 The textbook will be offered for purchase by The Whitehouse of Music through Karcher M.S. Students who wish to purchase the book from Karcher will have to place an order within the first few days of the class and money will be collected before books are delivered.

Dear Parents: Your student is currently enrolled in an exploratory guitar class here at Karcher Middle School. A guitar will be provided for your student by the school. They will not be allowed to bring their own from home, nor will they be allowed to take the schools guitar home. He/she has been assigned a guitar for use here at school only. In order that you and your student fully understand the responsibility attached to this privilege, we ask that you read the contract which follows. If you and your child agree to its provisions, simply sign and date the contract in the appropriate places. Students will not be allowed to use a school guitar to participate in the class until this contract is signed and returned. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at school. (763-0190) Thanks so much for your help.

Guitar Instructor

Principal

CONTRACT
I agree to care for the guitar which has been furnished for me and I will abide by the following rules when using my instrument in class. 1. The guitar is never to leave the music room without the permission of the teacher. 2. The student will not allow any other student to play their guitar, nor is the student to play anyone elses guitar without the teachers permission. 3. Students are to follow all classroom rules pertaining to the treatment of the guitar. Any misuse or mistreatment will result in the suspension of guitar privileges (which may affect the students grade) and possible disciplinary action. 4. If the guitar is damaged while assigned to you, you must pay for repairs. 5. If the guitar is damaged beyond repair while assigned to you, you are responsible for the replacement cost ($120).

SIGNED: _________________________________________ Guitar Student Signature SIGNED: _________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

DATE: ________________

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