Lesson | Week 2

WEEK 2

First 5-10 Minutes:

1. Names of parts, string numbers, and string names
   • How to hold the guitar
   • How to strum guitar with fingers (bridge hand)
   • How to press the fretboard hand in order to make a sound
   • How to tune the guitar
   • Talk about Calluses
   • How is it going?
2. Do we need a refresher on how to build calluses? 
3. Q & A

Next 10-15 Minutes:

1. Learn a two string melody
   • 4 Finger Box Rule
   • Speak of Right Hand Finger Plucking
     • Which fingers are utilizing which strings
   • Make Staff Paper
   • Q & A

Nest 10-15 Minutes:

1. Practice the Two String Melody
   • Let the student take the time to practice the melody multiple times in a row.  
   • Note Finger placement, positioning etc and speak on it.
   • Look at Legato Vs Staccato 
   • Speak on speed of rehearsal 

2. Learn Am Chord and E Chord Finger Placement

3. Q & A

Nest 15-20 Minutes

1. Look at the song(s) the Heroes requested to learn.
   • Speak on how to transfer what you hear to what you play.
     • Find the Key, Bass Notes, Etc
2. Tools needed for this exercise
   • Guitar
   • An audio version of the song one wishes to learn
   • Piece of Blank Paper
   • A Ruler
   • A Sharp Pencil 
3. Learn to Notate what you play.
   • Write it down. 
4. Q & A