LEQ:  How do you demonstrate proper posture to produce a characteristic sound in an ensemble setting?

• Tune
• Review D Major chord progression
• Begin learning notes on the B2 string and simple melodies that use E1 and B2.
• H.O.T. guitar book pages 9-11.
• Wednesday D Chord Progression Quiz
• ​Friday Students will bring in their own song that incorporates the D chord progression.

Standards
MU.68.S.3.2
Demonstrate proper vocal or instrumental technique.
MU.68.S.3.6
Develop and demonstrate efficient rehearsal strategies to apply skills and techniques

UEQ/LEQ:  What influences a characteristic sound?
Lesson Activity/Assignment:

• E1 String Songs
• D Chord Progression
• Note names on the treble clef
• Parts of the instrument
• Open string names
• Review for 1st written test on parts of the instrument and open strings (Friday, Aug 26)
• H.O.T. Book, Pages 6 - 8

UEQ/LEQ:  What influences a characteristic sound?
Lesson Activity/Assignment:

• E1 String Songs
• D Chord Progression
• Note names on the treble clef
• Parts of the instrument
• Open string names
• Review for 1st written test on parts of the instrument and open strings
• H.O.T. Book, Pages 6 - 8

Homework

• ​All T-Shirt Orders and Supplies for Class are due by Wednesday, August 17th!
• Sign Up for Edmodo!  The group code is g44qf6
  
• ​Friday is a Spirit Day

MYP Global Context

• Knowing & understanding
• Developing skills

Standards

• MU.68.S.2.1 - Perform music from memory to demonstrate knowledge of the musical structure
• MU.68.S.3.1 - Play age appropriate repertoire expressively
• MU.68.S.3.2 - Demonstrate proper instrumental technique
• MU.68.S.3.6 - Develop and demonstrate efficient rehearsal strategies to apply skills and techniques

Welcome to guitar class!  Here are the essential items needed for this class. Here’s a list of what you will purchase outside of class and then there are some items that you will need to purchase in class and the information is listed below.  Please make sure you have all supplies purchased and in class purchases by Wednesday, August 17, 2016.
You will need:
Guitar
ID Tag on Case for Instrument that Includes Name and Number on Case
Notebook either 1 inch 3 ring binder or Plastic Folder with Brad (any color)
Page Protectors
Dividers
Pencil
Guitar
You can rent one through the music department for $26.75 per year.  Or you may provide your own acoustic 6 string guitar.  No electric guitars allowed.  If you bring your own instrument it must have a new set of strings and be in good working condition.
In Class Guitar Purchases
·         Purchase through the LCMA music department.  The book costs $18.00.
·         Guitar T- Shirt shirts cost $11.00 and can be purchased thru the music department.
·         If you want to rent an instrument and buy a book through the LCMA department you need to write 2 separate checks made out to LCMA Music.    Checks should be in a sealed envelope with your name and class period on it.
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