Friday, September 12, 2014

Guitar 1: Benchmark Chord Assessment

Thursday and Friday 9/18 and 9/19, we will have our first benchmark chord assessment. We do this to help chart forward progress on the guitar. I will be listening for chord accuracy, clarity, and motion. The object isn't to play fast but to play accurately and cleanly.
Additionally, I will be listening for the syncopated and rock strums. Again, this is a starter measurement point.

Chords to be assessed:







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Friday, September 5, 2014

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Guitar 1 First five chords: A Recap

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