Guitar (Foundational)

1. Introduction to the Guitar

• Objective: Learn the importance of a good riff and play the famous opening from "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple.
• Subject Area: Modern Band

2. Introduction to Open Chords

• Objective: Learn two open chords and play "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus.
• Skills Developed: Playing open chords, basic song playing.
• Subject Area: Modern Band
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.5a, MU:Pr5.1.H.5a

3. Basic Strumming Patterns

• Objective: Improve rhythm guitar playing by practicing different strumming patterns with songs like "Chain of Fools" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone."
• Skills Developed: Strumming patterns, rhythm guitar skills.
• Subject Area: Modern Band
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr5.1.H.5a

4. "I'm Yours"

• Objective: Learn open chords G-D-Em-C and play "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz.
• Skills Developed: Chord progression playing, song performance.
• Subject Area: Modern Band, Songwriting
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr5.1.H.5a

5. Ain't No Sunshine

• Objective: Learn a song in a minor key by playing "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers.
• Skills Developed: Playing in a minor key, understanding song structure.
• Subject Area: Modern Band, Songwriting
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.5a, MU:Pr4.2.H.8a, MU:Pr4.3.H.5a, MU:Pr4.3.H.8a, MU:Pr5.1.H.5a, MU:Pr5.1.H.8a

6. "Chasing Cars"

• Objective: Explore the idea of pedal tones by learning "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol.
• Skills Developed: Understanding and using pedal tones, song playing.
• Subject Area: Modern Band
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.8a, MU:Pr5.1.H.8a

Through these lessons, students will gain foundational skills in guitar playing, encompassing basic techniques, understanding of chords and strumming patterns, and musicality. The lessons are designed to be engaging and interactive, using popular songs to teach and reinforce guitar skills.