Guitar I Beginning Level Technique 1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic guitar care and maintenance 2. Demonstrate proper sitting position 3. Demonstrate proper left-hand and right-hand playing techniques 4. Tune using the 5 th fret method, and an electric tuner 5. Demonstrate ability to play with metronome 6. Demonstrate competence in pick-style and finger-style (alternation rest and free-stroke) 7. Demonstrate effective practice, rehearsal, and performance skills 8. Perform RH arpeggio patterns with varying combinations of p, i, m, a 9. Slurs-ascending and descending (hammeron and pull-offs) 10. Students will demonstrate a clear and proper tone 11. The student will demonstrate completion of assignments and/or practice Virginia Standards of Learning IB.16 IB.3 IB.1 IB.3 IB.4 IB.1 IB.24, IB.25 IB.7 IB.5 IB.2 IB.1 Chords 1. Perform I-IV-V(V7) progressions in F, C, G, D, A, Am, Em 2. Play moveable power chords with roots on 5 th and 6 th strings 3. Play simple accompaniment patterns pickstyle and finger-style performing music from a variety of cultures and historical periods 4. Read chord charts IB.15 IB.15 IB.14, IB.15 IB.15 Scales 1. Perform F, C, G, D, A, Major, one-octave scales in first position 2. Perform A and E Natural Minor, one-octave scales in first position 3. One form of the moveable one-octave pentatonic scale 4. Perform a one-octave chromatic scale ascending and descending IB.6 IB.6 IB.6 IB.8
Reading Repertoire Improvisation/ Composition Theory/Aural 1. Read and perform whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes and corresponding rests with the quarter note receiving the count 2. Read and Perform dotted quarter and dotted half notes with the quarter note receiving the count 3. Read and Perform music in simple, duple, and triple meters 4. Read simple melodies at sight using above notes and rhythms, in the keys mentioned in the Scales section 5. Read and perform ties 6. Perform written articulations and dynamics 1. Perform unaccompanied guitar solos and ensemble parts with technical accuracy, musical phrasing, and dynamic contrast for musical expression 2. Identify and analyze composers, styles, and historical periods from materials being studied Repertoire Levels 1-2 1. Improvise rhythms and accompaniments 2. Improvise using the scales listed in Scales Section 3. Compose melodies and rhythms, up to four measures in duration, utilizing tools in the Reading Section 4. Use available music technology 1. Sing and accompany songs with chords 2. Name all notes and their enharmonic spellings from low E to A one ledger line above the staff of the Treble Clef 3. Name all notes on the fingerboard in first position 4. Demonstrate an understanding of basic music terminology 5. Identify I-IV-V(7) in the keys of F, C, G, D, A, Am, Em 6. Match pitch 7. Ability to identify key signatures F, C, G, D, A, Am, Em IB.15, IB.12 IB.5, IB.11 IB.9, IB.10, IB.11 IB.21 IB.5 IB.18 IB.18 IB.13 IB.23 IB.12
Aesthetics 1. Analyze and discuss individual and group performances 2. Discuss musical performances and its value to community 3. Demonstrate concert etiquette as an active listener 4. Identify career options in music IB.22 IB.23, IB.25 IB.24 IB.20
Guitar II Intermediate Level Technique *Students will be able to demonstrate competency in Level 1 Skills* 1. Demonstrate proper sitting position 2. Demonstrate proper left-hand and right-hand playing techniques 3. Demonstrate increased competency in the use of pick-style, rest stroke, and free stroke 4. Tune using a variety of methods 5. Perform rest and free stroke with the thumb 6. Perform right-hand arpeggio patterns with varying combinations of p, i, m, a 7. Effectively use Barre techniques 8. Demonstrate a clear and proper tone 9. Properly execute natural harmonics 10. Demonstrate completion of assignments and/or practice 11. Identify and repair minor problems of the guitar Virginia Standards of Learning II.1 II.1, II.5 II.5 II.3 II.5, II.9 II.5 II.5 II.2 II.16 II.15 Chords 1. Perform I-IV-V(V7) progressions in Bb, F, C, G, D, A, E, Dm, Am, Em 2. Accompany songs using moveable chords 3. Perform Major, minor, Major 7, minor 7, Dominant 7, moveable chords with roots on the 5th and 6 th strings Scales 1. Perform Bb, F, C, G, D, A, E Major scales in first position 2. Perform A, D, E natural and harmonic minor in first position 3. Perform one or more moveable two-octave scale forms 4. Perform one or more moveable forms of the Blues scale 5. Perform a full-range chromatic scale. Ascending and descending in eighth notes II.6 II.6 II.6 II.6 II.8
Reading Repertoire Improvisation/ Composition Theory/Aural Aesthetics 1. Demonstrate ability to read and perform rhythms that include 16 th notes, syncopation, eighth note triplets, and more complex tuplet rhythms 2. Perform written articulations and dynamics 3. Perform and accurately read at sight, simple melodies through the 5 th position using the keys listed in the Scales Section. 4. Perform and read music in compound meters 1. Perform unaccompanied guitar solos and ensemble parts with technical accuracy and musical expression 2. Identify and analyze composers, styles, and historical periods from materials being studied Repertoire Levels 3-4 1. Improvise over chords progressions in various musical styles 2. Compose a melody with chord accompaniment of at least 12 measures 1. Sing songs with accompaniments that include moveable chords 2. Demonstrate an understanding of music terminology regarding articulation and dynamics 3. Identify notes on the fretboard through the 12 th fret 4. Correctly identify and write key signatures specified in the scale column 5. Construct major scales 6. Aurally identify Major and minor 7. Analyze chord progressions that include secondary chords 8. Sing a part while other students sing or play contrasting parts 1. Analyze and discuss individual and group performances 2. Discuss musical performances and its value to community 3. Demonstrate concert etiquette as an active listener 4. Identify career options in music II.5 II.9, II.12 II.4 II.11 II.21, II.14 II.17 II.18 II.13 II.10 II.6 II.13 II.22 II.25 II.16, II.24 II.20
Guitar III Advanced Level Technique *Students will be able to demonstrate competency in Level II Skills* 1. Demonstrate proper posture and playing position 2. Perform artificial harmonics 3. Perform extended techniques such as pizzicato, Bartok pizzicato, and tambora 4. Perform RH exercises from Giuliani 120, Tarrega, or other arpeggios 5. Demonstrate increased competency in pickstyle performance (such as tremolo picking, sweep-picking, etc.) 6. Demonstrate increased competency in free stroke technique (such as Rasgueados and Travis Picking) 7. Demonstrate a clear and proper tone 8. Demonstrate completion of assignments and/or practice 9. Demonstrate musical phrasing and stylistically-appropriate interpretation of music being studied/performed 10. Identify and repair minor problems of the guitar Virginia Standards of Learning IAD.1 IAD.5 IAD.1, IAD.9 IAD.5 IAD.5 IAD.5 IAD.2, IAD.3 IAD.16 IAD.10 IAD.15 Chords Scales 1. Accompany jazz standards with appropriate jazz chord voicings 2. Arrange stylistically-appropriate chord accompaniments or counter melodies to a given melody 1. Perform first position scales up to the keys of Eb and B Major 2. Perform two-octave, moveable major, minor, and pentatonic scales 3. Perform modal scales 4. Perform a two-octave chromatic scale. Ascending and descending in sixteenth notes IAD.14 IAD.18 IAD.6 IAD.6 IAD.6 IAD.8
Reading 1. Read notes through the 12 th fret at sight 2. Read mixed and asymmetrical meters 3. Read two or more notes at once through fifth position 4. Read melodies with chromatic alterations 5. Demonstrate the a ability to read standard and jazz chord symbols IAD.12 IAD.12 IAD.12 IAD.12 IAD.21 Repertoire Improvisation/ Composition Theory/Aural Aesthetics 1. Perform solo compositions for classical guitar with technical accuracy and musical expression that incorporate tempo changes and a variety of rhythms and meters 2. Perform advanced ensemble repertoire with technical accuracy and musical expression 3. Identify and analyze composers, styles, and historical periods from materials being studied Repertoire Level 5-6 1.Improvise in rock, blues, and/or jazz styles to varying chord progressions 1. Demonstrate the ability to spell major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads 2. Sing a part while other students sing or play contrasting parts 3. Build major and minor triads 1. Analyze and discuss individual and group performances 2. Discuss musical performances and its value to community 3. Demonstrate concert etiquette as an active listener 4. Identify career options in music IAD.14, IAD.4 IAD.11 IAD.14 IAD.17 IAD.21 IAD.13 IAD.21 IAD.22, IAD.23, IAD.26 IAD.25 IAD.24 IAD.20
Guitar IV Artist Level Technique Chords Scales Reading *Students will be able to demonstrate competency in Level III Skills* 1. Effectively apply extended techniques to solo and ensemble repertoire 2. Effectively perform trills, mordents, and other ornamentation during performance 3. Discuss and promote proper use of nails and nail care 4. Produce a clear and proper tone on the instrument 5. Research career opportunities in music and appropriate college level programs 6. Work to improve the economy of motion in their performing 7. Incorporate tempo changes and a variety of rhythms and meters in materials being studied/performed 8. Demonstrate musical phrasing and stylistically-appropriate interpretation of music being studied/performed 9. Demonstrate completion of assignments and/or practice 10. Identify and repair minor problems of the guitar 1. Perform major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads in the accompaniment of jazz progressions 2. Perform extended chords such as 9 th, 11 th, and 13 th chords 1. Perform various moveable major, natural, harmonic, and melodic minor, diminished and modal scale forms in various positions 2. Perform first position scales in all keys 3. Perform a two-octave chromatic scale, ascending and descending in sixteenth notes with the quarter note getting the beat 1. Sight read music of a variety of levels and difficulty 2. Read and write rhythmic patterns in complex meters 3. Read transposed notes up an octave Virginia Standards of Learning IAR.5, IAR.9 IAR.9 IAR.2. IAR.3 IAR.3 IAR.19 IAR.1 IAR.4 IAR.10 IAR.19 IAR.17 IAR.14, IAR.23 IAR.14, IAR.23 IAR.6 IAR.6 IAR.8 IAR.12 IAR.18 IAR.12
Repertoire 4. Read music that utilizes multiple voices IAR.9 1. Use technical skills such as rubato, IAR.9 embellishments, tambora, pizzicato, ponticello, and other techniques as a means of expression. Use of these techniques will be stylistically appropriate 2. Demonstrate advanced ensemble skills such IAR.11 as matching dynamics and tone color, responding to a conductor, ability to conduct simple beat patterns 3. Perform solo compositions for classical IAR.14, IAR.21 guitar with technical accuracy and musical expression from a variety of cultures and historical time periods. Improvisation/ Composition Theory/Aural Aesthetics 1. Appropriately use modal scales in improvisation 2. Demonstrate advance improvisation in various styles 3. Compose music in more than one voice, or for more than one instrument using the available technology 1. Match pitch and vocalize melodic lines 2. Sing while other students play or sing contrasting parts 3. Ability to spell major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads 4. Effectively critique their own musical performances as well as those of other performers 5. Build augmented and diminished chords 6. Aurally identify simple chord and singlenote progressions 1. Analyze and discuss individual and group performances 2. Discuss musical performances and its value to community 3. Demonstrate concert etiquette as an active listener 4. Identify career options in music 5. Describe interrelationships between music and other fine arts disciplines IAR.15 IAR.15, IAR.27 IAR.16 IAR.13 IAR.13 IAR.23 IAR.25 IAR.23 IAR.23 IAR.22, IAR.27 IAR.25 IAR.26 IAR.20 IAR.24