Guitar+Skills

= Welcome to Guitar Skills with Mrs Kathy Gossip = In this course you will learn about the origins of the instrument guitar. You will gain a better understanding about your chosen instrument. You will listen to and analyse a range of genre and styles of music written for guitar. You will learn the rudiments of music. You will learn to read notation and tablature. You will learn to play songs, chord accompaniments, scales and solos. you will get to practise techniques and pieces on acoustic and electric guitars. You will individually perform and record practised pieces as evidence of your achievements., If you are an advanced player you will arrange songs for a small group of guitarists to perform and record, You may like to write you own compositions. You will set personal goals and take ownership of your learning to achieve your goals.

Course requirements
//Hal Leonard Guitar Book 1// //Master Your Theory Grade 1// by Dulcie Holland A guitar to practise on. Plectrum (pick) If playing an electric guitar you will need an amplifier, lead, and headphones. Music exercise book HB grey lead pencil Eraser Blue and red pens Ruler
 * Beginner musicians** will need:

//Hal Leonard Guitar Book 2// //Master Your Theory Grade 2// by Dulcie Holland A guitar to practise on. Plectrum (pick) If playing an electric guitar you will need an amplifier, lead, and headphones. Music exercise book HB grey lead pencil Eraser Blue and red pens Ruler
 * Intermediate** **musicians** will need:

//Hal Leonard Guitar Book 3// //Master Your Theory Grade 3// by Dulcie Holland A guitar to practise on. Plectrum (pick) If playing an electric guitar you will need an amplifier, lead, and headphones. Music exercise book HB grey lead pencil Eraser Blue and red pens Ruler
 * Advanced musicians** will need:

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