Guitar (Beginner)

. Please Mr. Postman

• Objective: Learn the open chords G-Em-C-D and play "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes.
• Skills Developed: Open chord playing, I-iv-IV-V progression.
• Subject Area: Modern Band
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr5.1.H.5a

2. The I vi IV V Progression

• Objective: Understand and play the I-iv-IV-V progression and related songs.
• Skills Developed: Chord progression mastery, song repertoire.
• Subject Area: Modern Band, Songwriting
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr5.1.H.5a, MU:Pr5.1.H.8a, MU:Cr1.1.H.5a, MU:Cr1.1.H.8a, MU:Cr3.1.H.5a, MU:Cr3.1.H.8a

3. "I'm Yours"

• Objective: Learn the open chords G-D-Em-C and play "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz.
• Skills Developed: Open chord transitions, I-V-vi-IV progression.
• Subject Area: Modern Band, Songwriting
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr5.1.H.5a

4. The I V vi IV Progression

• Objective: Learn the I-V-vi-IV progression and related songs.
• Skills Developed: Understanding of a common pop music progression.
• Subject Area: Modern Band, Songwriting
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr5.1.H.5a, MU:Pr5.1.H.8a, MU:Cr1.1.H.5a, MU:Cr1.1.H.8a, MU:Cr2.1.H.5a, MU:Cr2.1.H.8a

5. My Girl

• Objective: Learn to play a barre chord as part of "My Girl" by The Temptations.
• Skills Developed: Barre chord technique, song playing.
• Subject Area: Modern Band
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.Ia, MU:Pr4.3.H.Ia, MU:Pr5.1.H.Ia

Through these lessons, students will gain a deeper understanding of guitar playing, chord progressions, and song playing. They will also develop skills that are essential for further progress in guitar playing, such as transitioning between chords and playing barre chords.