Level Selector - Guitar
How much do you know about this instrument?
- If you have never played or are basically starting from scratch, please join a Level I class.
- If you can do all of the skills listed below under Level I Objectives, then please select Level II.
- If you can do all of the objectives of Level II, then please browse our offerings for Individualized Lessons, Ensembles, or occasional "Advancing" options!
LEVEL I OBJECTIVES:
- No Prerequisites!
- String Names
- Major Chords: C, A, G, E, D
- Minor Chords: Am, Em, Dm
- Simple Strumming Patterns
- Basic Instrument Terms + Tuning
- Basic Chord Chart Understanding
LEVEL II OBJECTIVES:
- All Level I Objectives are Prerequisites
- Additional Major Chords: F, Barre
- Dom7 Chords: C7, A7, G7, E7, D7, B7
- Barre Chord Shapes: E, E7, Em, A, A7, Am
- Additional Strumming Patterns
- Basic Understanding of Major/Minor/Pentatonic Scales
- Basic Fingerstyle + Picking Patterns
ADVANCING OBJECTIVES:
- All Level I and II Objectives are Prerequisites
- Intervals, Triads, 7th Chords
- Additional Scale Understandings
- Slides, Bends, Hammer-Ons, Pull-Offs
- Improvisation Techniques
- Guitar Effects and Tone Shaping for Electric and Acoustic