Guitar I: End of 3rd quarter- "What should I be able to do?"

As we reach the end of 3rd quarter. Take a moment to review these foundation elements of playing. Though we are all at different levels, we should be at or reaching for these benchmarks.

Chords- A, A7, Am, Am7, B7, C, D, Dsus2, Dsus4, D7, E, E7, Em, G, G7
Applying strums and smooth transitions from one chord to the next at a slow to moderate tempo.

Strums- Basic, Rock, Latin, Syncopated
Maintain a continuous, smooth strum pattern for each of the prescribed styles listed above.

Note Reading- Simple melodies using notes on the first 3 strings.
Be able to identify and play at a slow to moderate tempo, simple melodies that use rhythms of whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes.

Finger-style- Proper right hand placement (index finger on 3rd string, middle finger for 2nd string, Ring finger for 1st string). Beginning elements of the travis-style picking.

Regardless of what else you are working on, these foundational elements should be a part of your regular warm-up and review process.