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Our proven, effective private instruction method is based on a 12 month calendar and will
include developing proficiency in the following:
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Understand the parts of the guitar & how to care for &
restring it properly
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Become familiar with commonly used accessories for the guitar,including
how & when to use them
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How to tune, using both electronic tuners as well as tuning
relatively by comparing notes on one string to another by ear
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Understand basic music theory as it relates to guitar
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Know the 3 major & relative minor chords in at least the
common keys of A, C, D & G
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Understand major scale & chord construction
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Be able to play 2 octave major scales including the use
of open strings in the keys of A, C, D & G
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Be able to understand & apply reading tablature & standard
notation using scales & sample tunes
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Know 6 basic accompaniment patterns, including both strums &
finger-style, & be able to decide which is appropriate for a variety of musical styles
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Understand the importance of alternate pick direction for speed
& accuracy, & apply it to scale & lead, or solo playing
Upon completion of the first year the student should be able
to play & accompany various tunes of several styles displaying the skills developed using the above method.
Of course, attainment of the above guitar skills is entirely dependent upon the student's
desire and amount of daily guitar practice.
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