WHITTIER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Whittier, California. June BOARD APPROVED: August 18, 2008 COURSE OF STUDY

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1 WHITTIER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Whittier, California June 2008 BOARD APPROVED: August 18, 2008 COURSE OF STUDY Course Title: Department: GUITAR 2 P FINE ARTS Grade Levels: COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to allow students to continue the basic foundations of guitar, both classical and popular while adding more advanced performance based and compositional techniques. Students will demonstrate aptitude in technical and aural skills as they pertain to the guitar. Students will demonstrate intermediate to advanced artistic perception, creative expression, aesthetic valuing, and understanding of the historical/cultural context of this art form. This course will emphasis the acquisition of a performance based set of skills pertaining to nylon string, steel string acoustic and electric guitar mediums, respectively. Length: One year Prerequisite: Guitar 1 or audition/approval of the instructor based on a set of guitar performance and knowledge skills: including but not limited to good technical facility of the hands with regards to picking and strumming, consistent rhythm, good ability to read and demonstrate guitar chord and internet based tablature as well as basic ability to read standard notation rhythms and notes. Recommendations: Student must bring his or her own Acoustic Guitar and Capo as required materials for the class. Electric guitar is part of the curriculum but is an optional not required material for the course. All students must be provided access to play electric guitar, classical nylon string and steel string acoustic at some point in the year s curriculum (Access to resources to be determined by the individual school site and/or instructor). Type of Course: Elective, satisfies ten units of the Fine Arts graduation requirement. Materials: Students must provide and bring their own acoustic (nylon or steel string) acoustic guitars and a Capo. A tuner and case are optional. Students must keep their guitars in working condition through regular replacements of guitar parts (i.e. strings, pegs, tuning keys, etc.) 1

2 I. COURSE COMPETENCIES The student will: A. Demonstrate an Understanding of Music Theory 1.4 Identify a pitch as sharp, flat or in tune 1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of a majority of existing chord names and symbols (All letters & tonalities) 1.3 Identify and play major, minor, diminished, augmented chord qualities and intervals audibly 1.4 Identify a melodic line as ascending or descending 1.4 Identify a melody with regards to tonality (i.e. Major, minor, pentatonic, modal, etc.) 1.1 Identify by letter name, both in verbal and written form, the lines and spaces of the Grand staff 1.1 Understand and be able to explain the meaning of a time signature and meter 1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of note and rest names and their rhythmic values 1.2 Comprehend, recognize and reproduce various musical symbols and terminology 1.1 & 1.4 Play and identify the difference between a 1/2 step and a whole step on the guitar 1.4 Recognize unison pitch and octave pitches as opposed to harmony audibly 1.6 Demonstrate knowledge of how chords and individual pieces of music are structured B. Technical Competencies 2.4 Demonstrate multiple instrumental techniques: finger and/or hand positions and postures as they pertain to each type of guitar medium (i.e.) finger picking, alternate picking, strumming variations. etc. 2.4 Demonstrate all of the basic fingerings of the studentʹs guitar with regards to fingerpicking, hand positions, chords and scales. 2.4 Understand and use increased auxiliary equipment (i.e. capo, tuner, amplifiers, cords, pedals, music software, etc.) 2.4 Play an assigned part as a group and as a soloist (i.e. harmonic and melodic accompaniment and solos) 2.4 Identify all parts of the guitar with regards to acoustic and electric equipment Understand and demonstrate proper guitar tuning techniques: Standard tuning, tuning through chords, tuning through harmonics and sub harmonics, and multiple alternate tunings as they pertain to modern guitar literature and culture (i.e. Dropped D, Whole Step down, half step down, C tuning, etc.) 2.4 Utilize alternate fingerings for picking and chords 1.3 Play simple to complex melodies with accurate pitch and rhythm 2.4 Accurately identify and reproduce in written form aurally, rhythmic patterns at the appropriate level 1.3 Sight read simple and intermediate literature in tablature and standard notation with accuracy and musicianship 2.4 Play all twelve major scales in 2 or more registers 2.4 Play all twelve harmonic minor scales in 2 or more registers 2.4 Play all twelve natural minor scales in 2 or more registers 2.4 Play and identify all 21 Major chords (including enharmonic spellings!) in first position and bar chord form 2.4 Play and identify all 21 Minor chords (including enharmonic spellings!) in first position and bar chord form 2

3 2.4 Play and identify all 21 Dominant Seventh chords (including enharmonic spellings!) in first position and bar chord form 2.4 Play and identify all 21 Power Chords (i.e. E5, A flat 5, etc.) (including enharmonic spellings!) in first position and bar chord form 2.4 Play, identify and create other existing chords (i.e. A9, Dsus2, AM7, etc) through knowledge of adding and removing tones from an existing chord position 2.4 Identify and match pitch of notes played on the guitar and by humming with existing notes and literature. 2.4 Play and demonstrate a wide variety of techniques and symbols for the electric guitar (i.e. pick slides, whole step bends, half step bends, quarter step bends, slides, hammeron, pull off, trill, mutes, palm mutes, harmonics, etc.) C. Rehearsal/Performance Competencies 2.4 & 3.4 Participate in quarterly scheduled rehearsals and performances 2.4 Play with characteristic tone quality of the instrument and musical style 2.4 Accurately perform literature at various levels of difficulty determined by the groupʹs appropriate level 5.3 Exercise professional stage deportment during performances 2.4 Play with accurate intonation 2.4 Tune through the use of chords 2.4 Demonstrate an understanding of proper picking and strumming 2.4 Understand and demonstrate the basic technique of phrasing 3.4 Perform repertoire from various style periods with the correct interpretation 2.5 Demonstrate appropriate skills needed for solo and ensemble performances D. Historical Competencies 3.4 & 3.6 Demonstrate knowledge of the origins and development of early guitar music and ethnic styles 3.5 Play and Identify different styles of guitar literature 3.8 Demonstrate an understanding of the guitarʹs impact on pop culture 4.2 & 5.1 Personal Competencies and an Understanding of the Aesthetic Values of Music 5.3 Develop a positive mental attitude toward music 5.3 Follow directions with positive results 4.3 Participate in activities which will provide positive outlets for tensions and anxieties 4.2 Experience a sense of satisfaction resulting from successful accomplishments within the group class 4.3 Understand how music can express emotions 1.5 Evaluate oneʹs own performance and the performance of others 4.3 & 2.4 Express oneself in class and related activities with sensitivity, flexibility, awareness fluency and originality 2.6, 2.7 & 2.8 Develop and demonstrate various compositional skills (Written and played) F. Interpersonal Relation Competencies 2.4, 2.5 & 5.3 Learn how to work cooperatively in a group setting 2.4, 2.5 & 5.3 Learn how to play music together through effective rehearsal techniques as well as group composition 5.3 Respect the efforts of others by being tolerant and sensitive 5.3 Develop an awareness of and appreciation for individual differences in musical aptitude G. Career Oriented Competencies 5.3 Become aware of musical outlets within the community 3

4 5.0 Understand the role of the guitar as an accompanying instrument 2.4 Develop the skills to provide an appropriate accompaniment 5.2 Understand the role of the guitar as a compositional tool 5.1 & 5.3 Demonstrate evaluation through exploring other careers in music (writing, technology, producing) II. COURSE OUTLINE A. Theory 1. Notation 2. Musical symbols 3. Auditory skills a. Chords b. Intervals c. Pitch B. Technical Skills 1. Posture and instrument position 2. Psychomotor coordination C. Rehearsal/Performance Skills 1. Attendance 2. Basic guitar pedagogy a. Characteristic tone quality b. Accurate intonation c. Proper picking and strumming d. Phrasing 3. Literature (classical and popular) 4. Performances D. Historical/Cultural Context 1. Origins of the acoustic guitar 2. Development of amplified guitars 3. Impact of the guitar on pop culture 4. Research paper on a famous guitarist E. Aesthetic Aspects of Music 1. Emotion 2. Expression 3. Composition F. Career Orientation 1. Fine Art the impact of the guitar/music on our aesthetic sense 2. Commercial uses of the guitar in the music industry 3. Education uses of guitar/music G. Connections, Relations and Application 1. Application of music a. Personal expression b. Commercial composition c. Therapeutic value 2. How music reflects trends in other art forms 3. How music reflects trends in society 4

5 III. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS A. Class lecture and demonstration B. Class discussion C. Individual instruction by teacher and advanced students D. Group instruction/discussion E. Audio visual presentation F. Observation IV. EVALUATION/GRADING OF STUDENT WORK A. Students will be given periodic written and performance opportunities 1. Written and performance opportunities will be objective and/or subjective 2. Results of written and performance opportunities will be recorded B. Students will be expected to participate constructively and contribute positively in class activities by attending class on a regular basis, being on time, and conscientiously following all class rules C. Students will be given individual and group projects to demonstrate their skills in certain performance areas V. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS A. Basic Texts See Board Approved List(s) B. Supplementary See Board Approved List(s) C. Music found in libraries D. Students must provide their own guitars as required materials Written by: Evan Mooney (PHS) June

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