Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Identify a medium sample of key signatures and play the Major scale patterns related to those key signatures.
• Identify the diatonic notes on the fret board in by name and find their representation on the music staff.
• Identify growing level of complex rhythmic note values and play simple melodies with rhythmic accuracy.
• Read and perform chords indicated by a moderate number of chord nomenclature and tablature
• Demonstrate the ability to perform chords in a variety of voicings
• Identify and perform music demonstrating meter and chordal rhythmic patterns accurately.
• Perform a variety of strumming and picking patterns
• Play pieces learned in class by both reading from manuscript and from memory
• Design and implement an effective practice routine