Technical Certificate Level 0 Summary
Course Objectives:
- To introduce the fundamental concepts of chords and scales on the guitar at a pre-grade level.
- To develop the student’s technical ability to play basic guitar chords and scales with accuracy and timing.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding of Scales:
- Students will learn the A minor pentatonic scale with the following notes: root, flat third, fourth, fifth, flat seventh, and root.
- Students will also learn the E minor pentatonic scale, which uses the same formula as the A minor pentatonic scale.
- Chord Playing Techniques:
- Mastery of the G chord using only one finger placed on the third fret of the high E string.
- Ability to play the C chord with the middle finger on the second fret of the D string and the index finger on the first fret of the B string.
- Proficiency in playing the A minor chord as a five-string chord, placing the middle finger on the second fret of the D string, the ring finger on the second fret of the G string, and the index finger on the first fret of the B string.
- Familiarity with the E minor chord, involving all six strings, with the middle finger on the second fret of the A string and the ring finger on the second fret of the D string.
- Practical Application:
- Students will practice these scales and chords using a metronome to enhance their timing and rhythm.
- Demonstration of a chord sequence to apply the learned chords in a musical context.
Instructional Methods:
- Direct demonstration of scales and chords.
- Metronome practice to develop timing and rhythm skills.
- Video playback for visual and auditory learning.
This certificate aims to establish a solid foundation in basic guitar playing techniques, preparing students for more advanced studies.
