6 Month Goals
1. To develop correct posture and hand position
2. To identify the parts of the guitar
3. To demonstrate the proper tuning of the guitar by pitch matching
4. To understand the history and origin of the guitar
5. To learn basic fundamentals of musical notation
6. To learn basic chords and single notes in first position
7. To learn proper strumming, finger style and flat picking techniques and accompaniments
8. To participate in performance and evaluation of music
Practice 1
Memorize the names of the strings
Memorize The following chords:
E Major
E minor
A Major
A minor
Practice 2
Holding a pick.
Parts of The Guitar
Basic Warm-up
Practice 3
1. Learn E, Em, A, Am
2. Learn and memorize the notes in music
A, A#, B, C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#
3. retry the warm-up from practice 2
Practice 4
1. Learn D, Dm, G, C,
2. Learn and memorize the notes in the key of C
- C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C
3. Learn and memorize the notes in the key of G
- G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G
4. Strumming: Change chords every measure- C, Am, C, G
- 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and
- D D D U D U
5. Retry the warm-up from practice 2
Practice 5
1. Learn A7, E7, D7,
2. Learn and memorize the notes in the key of D
- D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D,
3. Learn and memorize the notes in the key of A
- A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G#, A
4. Strumming: Change chords every measure- A7, E7, D, E7
- 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and
- D D D U D U
5. Retry the warm-up from practice 2
Practice 6
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep Guitar Tab
Guitar Tab and Guitar Chords to Baa, Baa, Black Sheep Chords Used: C1 (x32010) | F2 (xx3211) | G3 (320003) C Baa, baa, black sheep, F C Have you any wool? F C Yes sir, yes sir, G C Three bags full. C F One for the master, C G One for the dame, C F And one for the little boy C G Who lives down the lane. C Baa, baa, black sheep, F C Have you any wool? F C Yes sir, yes sir, G C Three bags full.
Do Your Ears Hang Low?
Guitar Tab and Guitar Chords to Do Your Ears Hang Low? Chords Used: G1 (320003) | D72 (xx0212) G Do your ears hang low? Do they wobble to and fro? Can you tie them in a knot? D7 Can you tie them in a bow? G Can you throw them o'er your shoulder like a continental soldier? G D7 G Do your ears hang low? OTHER VERSES: Do your ears hang high? Do they reach up to the sky? Do they droop when they are wet? Do they stiffen when they're dry? Can you semaphore your neighbour with a minimum of labour? Do your ears hang high? Do your ears flip-flop? Can you use them for a mop? Are they stringy at the bottom? Are they curly at the top? Can you use them for a swatter? Can you use them for a blotter? Do your ears flip-flop? Do your ears hang out? Can you waggle them about? Can you flip them up and down as you fly around the town? Can you shut them up for sure when you hear an awful bore? Do your ears hang out?
Practice 7
Review of all lesson material.
Practice 8
1. Work on strumming pattern D U D U DD while changing chords C G Em G after every pattern.
2. Learn and memorize all the notes in the key of C, G, and D
C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C
G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G
D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D
3. Learn and play Farmer in The Dell
The Farmer in the Dell Guitar Chords Guitar Chords and Lyrics to the Farmer in the Dell Chords Used: C1 (x32010) | F2 (xx3211) | G3 (320003) / / / / C The farmer in the dell. / / / / C The farmer in the dell. / / / / F C Hi-ho the derry-o / / / C G C The farmer in the dell. C The farmer picks a wife C The farmer picks a wife F C Hi-ho the derry-o C G C The farmer picks a wife. C The wife picks a child C The wife picks a child F C Hi-ho the derry-o C G C The wife picks a child. Other verses: The child takes a nurse... The nurse takes a cow... The cow takes a dog... The dog takes a cat... The cat takes a rat... The rat takes the cheese... Last verse: C The cheese stands alone C The cheese stands alone F C Hi-ho the derry-o C G C The cheese stands alone
practice 9
Artist: Misc Christmas Song: Feliz Navidad / //// // G C D Feliz Navidad, / / / / D G Feliz Navidad, / / / / / / / / / / / / / / G C D G Feliz Navidad, próspero ano y felicidad. / //// // G C D Feliz Navidad, / / / / D G Feliz Navidad, / / / / / / / / / / / / / / G C D G Feliz Navidad, próspero ano y felicidad. / / / / / G C I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, / / / / / / / / D G I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, / / / / / / / / Em C I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, / / / / / / / / D G from the bottom of my heart. G C D Feliz Navidad, D G Feliz Navidad, G C D G Feliz Navidad, próspero ano y felicidad. G C D Feliz Navidad, D G Feliz Navidad, G C D G Feliz Navidad, próspero ano y felicidad. G C I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, D G I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, Em C I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, D G from the bottom of my heart.
Practice 10
C Silent night, holy night G C All is calm, All is bright F C Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child F C Holy Infant so Tender and mild, G C Sleep in heavenly peace, C G C Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleleulia Christ the Saviour is born! Christ the saviour is born. Silent night, holy night Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord at thy birth, Jesus Lord at thy birth.
Practice 11
Lesson 12
Lesson 13
Lesson 14
Practice 15
Reminder: As of now in our lessons, don’t pay attention to the letters after the “/”. Example: ‘C/G’ is just a normal ‘C’ Chords.
Practice 16
Practice 14
Practice 15
Practice 16
Artist: Randy Newman Song: Youve Got A Friend In Me B-Spicey D7: 2120xx B: 244422 F: 11230x Intro: C E Am A C G C B A C G C You've got a friend in me F C You've got a friend in me F C E Am When the road looks rough ahead F C E Am And you're miles and miles from your nice warm bed F C E Am You just remember what your old pal said D7 G C Boy, you've got a friend in me A D7 G C Am A C G Yeah, you've got a friend in me C G C You've got a friend in me F C You've got a friend in me F C You got troubles E Am And I got them too F C There isn't anything E Am I wouldn't do for you F C E Am We stick together, we can see it through D7 G C A Cause you've got a friend in me D7 G C You've got a friend in me F B Some other folks might be a little bit smarter than I am C B C Bigger and stronger too, Maybe B C But none of them D B Will ever love you Em A The way I do Dm G It's me and you, boy C G C And as the years go by, F C Our friendship will never die F C E Am You're gonna see it's our des-ti-ny D7 G C A You've got a friend in me D7 G C A You've got a friend in me D G C E Am A C G C You've got a friend in me
Practice 17
Verse C F Sometimes in our lives C we all have pain Em G We all have sorrow C F But if we are wise C G C We know that there's always tomorrow Chorus C F Lean on me, when you're not strong C And I'll be your friend Em G I'll help you carry on C F For it won't be long C 'Til I'm gonna need G C Somebody to lean on Verse C F Please swallow your pride C If I have things Em G you need to borrow C F For no one can fill C those of your needs G C That you don't let show Chorus Verse C F If there is a load C you have to bear Em G That you can't carry C F I'm right up the road C I'll share your load G C If you just call me C G C So just call on me brother, when you need a hand C G C We all need somebody to lean on C G C I just might have a problem that you'd understand C G C We all need somebody to lean on
Practice 17
Circle Of Life Chords (ver 7) by Elton John + --------------------------------------------------------------------- + | Ultimate Guitar Tabs Archive - your #1 source for tabs! | | http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/ | | | | Over 800,000 guitar, guitar pro and bass tabs! Also lessons, news, | | columns and guitar forums! | + --------------------------------------------------------------------- + Artist: Elton John Song: Circle Of Life The Circle of life from The Lion King Soundtrack (Gabe Bondoc Cover) This tab is my interpretation of the work of Gabe Bondoc. His cover can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_6uvAQXdxk My chords are different but sound roughly the same. G(alt) 320033 F9 133213 C 332010 Dsus4 200233 D9 200210 E7 020130 Em7 022033 C9 032033 A7sus4 002233 G(alt) C D9 G(alt) From the day we arrive on the planet, And blinking, step into the sun Em7 A7sus4 F9 D9 There's more to see than can ever be seen, More to do than can ever be done G(alt) C D9 G(alt) There's far too much to take in here, More to find than can ever be found Em7 A7sus4 But the sun rolling high, Through the sapphire sky F9 D9 Keeps great and small on the endless round G(alt) F9 It's the Circle of Life And it moves us all C Dsus4 Through despair and hope Through faith and love G(alt) E7 C A7sus4 Till we find our place On the path unwinding G(alt) C/D9 C9 G(alt) In the Circle The Circle of Life G(alt) C D9 G(alt) Em7 A7sus4 F9 D9 G(alt) E7 C A7sus4 Till we find our place On the path unwinding G(alt) C/D9 C9 G(alt) In the Circle The Circle of Life END +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation | | of the song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, | | or research. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Practice 18
Artist: Francesca Battistelli Song: Write Your Story Hey guys! This tab is Francesca Battistelli's beautiful, new song, "Write Your Story"! Heard it on Air1 (radio) and fell in love with it. I got this tab by ear. Hope you guys enjoy ;) God bless! *Strumming pattern in the comments section! Francesca Battistelli - WRITE YOUR STORY STANDARD tuning Intro: D G Bm G D They say Bm You're the King of everything A The One who taught the wind to sing G The Source of the rhythm my heart keeps beating D They say Bm You can give the blind their sight A And You can bring the dead to life G You can be the hope my soul's been seekin' D I wanna tell You now that I believe it Bm I wanna tell You now that I believe it A G I do, that You can make me new, oh D I'm an empty page G I'm an open book Bm Write Your story on my heart G A * Come on and make Your mark D Author of my hope G Maker of the stars Bm Let me be Your work of art G Won't You write Your story on my heart D G Write Your story, write Your story Bm Come on and write Your story, write Your story G A * Won't You write Your story on my heart D My Life Bm I know it's never really been mine A So do with it whatever You like I don't know what Your plan is G But I know it's good, yeah D I wanna tell You now that I believe in Bm I wanna tell You now that I believe in A G In You, so do what You do, oh D I'm an empty page G I'm an open book Bm Write Your story on my heart G A * Come on and make Your mark D Author of my hope G Maker of the stars Bm Let me be Your work of art G Won't You write Your story on my heart D G Write Your story, write Your story Bm Come on and write Your story, write Your story G A * Won't You write Your story on my heart Bm I want my history G To be Your legacy D Go ahead and show this world A What You've done in me Bm And when the music fades G D A I want my life to say D Bm I let You write your story, write Your story A G Write Your story, write Your story D I'm an empty page G I'm an open book Bm Write Your story on my heart G A * Come on and make Your mark D Author of my hope G Maker of the stars Bm Let me be Your work of art G Won't You write Your story on my heart D G Write Your story, write Your story Bm Come on and write Your story, write Your story G A * Won't You write Your story on my heart D G Write Your story, write Your story Bm Come on and write Your story, write Your story G A * D Won't You write Your story on my heart * = quick ~julieeheeart08 :) END
Practice 19
Practice 20
Artist: Misc Christmas Song: Do You Hear What I Hear “Do You Hear What I Hear?”-1962 Miscellaneous Christmas Carol Written by: Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne Tabbed by: John Martin D A D Said the night wind to the little lamb D G D Do you see what I see D A D Way up in the sky little lamb D G D Do you see what I see Bm F# A Bm A star, a star, dancing in the night G A F# With a tail as big as a kite G A D With a tail as big as a kite Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy Do you hear what I hear? Ringing thru the sky, shepherd boy Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song High above the tree With a voice as big as the sea With a voice as big as the sea Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king Do you know what I know? In your palace warm, mighty king Do you know what I know? A Child, a Child Shivers in the cold Let us bring Him silver and gold Let us bring Him silver and gold Said the king to the people ev'rywhere Listen to what I say! Pray for peace, people ev'rywhere Listen to what I say! The Child, the Child Sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light He will bring us goodness and light END
Practice 21
Practice 22
Artist: Misc Christmas Song: Little Drummer Boy Capo 1 G C G Come they told me, pa rum pa pum pum G C G Our newborn King to see, pa rum pa pum pum D Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pa pum pum G C To lay before the King, pa rum pa pum pum, G D Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum, G C G So to honor Him, pa rum pa pum pum, D G When we come... G C G Little Baby, pa rum pa pum pum G C G I am a poor boy too, pa rum pa pum pum D I have no gift to bring, pa rum pa pum pum G C To lay before the King, pa rum pa pum pum, G D Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum, G C G Shall I play for you, pa rum pa pum pum, D G On my drum?... G C G Mary nodded, pa rum pa pum pum G C G The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pa pum pum D I played my drums for Him, pa rum pa pum pum G C I played my best for Him, pa rum pa pum pum G D Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum G C G Then He smiled at me, pa rum pa pum pum D G Me and my drum... END
Practice 23
The spider warmup
Practice 24
Practice 25
Practice 26
Practice 27
Artist: Misc Cartoons Song: The Little Mermaid - Part Of Your World Capo 5 Standard Tuning So you mostly just strum the chords once excpet at the end of each verse, the begining of the song, and the ending in wich you strum them pretty fast. Theres 5 beats between each chord so that youd hit the chord count 5 hit in the next, if gets kind of confusing that should help. Anyway this is my first time posting a tab, my guitar teacher taught me it so it should right. Enjoy :) . Intro: Gsus F Look at this stuff G Isnt it neat? F G Wouldnt you think my collections complete? Em Am D7sus D7 Wouldnt you think I'm the girl the girl who has everything. F Look at this trove G Treasures untold F G How many wonders can one cavern hold? Am Em Looking around here you think Am D7sus D7 Sure, she's got everything Am I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty Em I've got whozits and whatzits galore Am You want thingamabobs? D7 I've got twenty! D But who cares? D No big deal Gsus G I want more C Em I wanna be where the people are F G I wanna see, wanna see them dancin' Am Em Walking around on those - what do you call 'em? F G Oh - feet! C Em Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far F G Legs are required for jumping, dancing Am Em Strolling along down a - what's that word again? F G Street C C7 Up where they walk, up where they run F Fm Up where they stay all day in the sun C Gsus Wanderin' free - wish I could be C Part of that world Am G Em Am What would I give if I could live out of these waters? F G What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand? Em C7 Bet'cha on land they understand G Em That they don't reprimand their daughters Am D7sus D7 Bright young women sick of swimmin' Gsus G Ready to stand C Em I'm ready to know what the people know F G Ask 'em my questions and get some answers Am Em What's a fire and why does it - what's the word? F G Burn? C When's it my turn? C7 F Fm Wouldn't I love, love to explore that shore up above? C Out of the sea Gsus Wish I could be C Csus C Gsus Part of that world END
Practice 28
Artist: Mandy Moore Song: When Will My Life Begin Hi there! Tangled is my new favorite Disney movie:) Well, this version is much simpler than the others and I think it sounds really good! Listen to the song to get the strumming. Have Fun! Here's a link- *************Please Rate************ Thanks! EADGBe E7 [020100] A# [x13331] D7 [xx0212] Standard Tuning W/Capo on 2 Intro A D A D A D A D Seven AM, the usual morning lineup A D Start on the chores and sweep 'til the floor's all clean A# F Polish and wax, do laundry, and mop and shine up A D E7 A Sweep again, and by then it's like seven fifteen D G And so I'll read a book Em D Or maybe two or three Bm Em G D I'll add a few new paintings to my gallery Bm Em I'll play guitar and knit G D Bm And cook and basically E7 A D Just wonder when will my life begin? A D A D A D Then after lunch it's puzzles and darts and baking A D Paper mache, a bit of ballet and chess A# F Pottery and ventriloquy, candle making A D E7 Then I'll stretch, maybe sketch, take a climb A Sew a dress! D G And I'll re-read the books Em D If I have time to spare Bm Em I'll paint the walls some more G D I'm sure there's room somewhere Bm Em And then I'll brush and brush G D Bm And brush and brush my hair Em G D Bm Stuck in the same place I've always been Em D And I'll keep wanderin' and wanderin' G D Bm And wanderin' and wonderin' Em A D When will my life begin? (Single strum entire last verse) G Tomorrow night D G The lights will appear D G D G A Just like they do on my birthday each year Bm E7 What is it like A D7 [xx0212] Out there where they glow? G D Now that I'm older G Mother might just A Let me go...
Practice 29
Artist: Owl City Song: Youre Not Alone This is my first tab, so any corrections are welcome! This song just came out and I had such a powerful urge to play it, and since I've been coasting on the efforts of others submitting tabs, I thought I should give back a little. God bless and hello fellow hoot owls! :) Capo 1 Em Some days I barely hold on D When life drags me down A I wanna let go Em But when my spirit is weak D You come to my aid A And strengthen my soul [Pre-Chorus: Adam Young] G I’m lost without You G/B I’ll never doubt You D Your grace is beyond compare G And though when it rains, it pours G/B You know all I have is Yours D A You smile when You hear my prayer [Chorus: Adam Young] D You rescued me, and I believe Em That God is love, and He is all I need A G From this day forth, for all eternity D I’ll never wander on my own Em For I am Yours until You call me home A G I close my eyes, and I can hear You say D G “You’re not alone”, oh oh-oh D G “You’re not alone”, oh oh-oh [Verse 2: Britt Nicole] Em Some days I just can’t go on D I stumble and fall A And I hang my head Em But You reach out for my hand D And You lift me up A Again and again Oh, yes You do [Pre-Chorus] G I’m lost without You G/B I’ll never doubt You D Your grace is beyond compare G And though when it rains, it pours G/B You know all I have is Yours D A You smile when You hear my prayer [Chorus] D You rescued me, and I believe Em That God is love, and He is all I need A G From this day forth, for all eternity D I’ll never wander on my own Em For I am Yours until You call me home A G I close my eyes, and I can hear You say D G “You’re not alone”, oh oh-oh D G “You’re not alone”, oh oh-oh [Bridge: Adam Young & Britt Nicole] D A In the face of my depravity G A For God so loved the world, He died for me, yeah D My fire burns, ‘till He returns G A And takes me home beyond the galaxy Key Change! B [Chorus] E You rescued me, and I believe F#m That God is love, and He is all I need B A From this day forth, for all eternity E I’ll never wander on my own F#m For I am Yours until You call me home B A I close my eyes, and I can hear You say E F#m "You’re not alone”, oh oh-oh A F#m "You’re not alone”, oh oh-oh [Outro] E F#m You’re not, you’re not alone A E Never alone … END
Practice 30
Artist: Brandon Heath Song: No Turning Back No Turning Back Brandon Heath Capo 3 Intro Cadd9 G F#/Dsus4 Em7 Cadd9 G I have decided F#/Dsus4 Em7 I called out His name Cadd9 G I'm following Jesus now and F#/Dsus4 Em7 He knows the way Pre Chorus Cadd9 G I made up my mind F#/Dsus4 Em7 I'll leave it behind Chorus Cadd9 No turning back G No turning back D I'm moving on Em7 Not looking back Cadd9 I'm giving Him G All that I have D No turning back Em7 No turning back Cadd9 G Though I may wander F#/Dsus4 Em7 I am not lost Cadd9 G So many distractions, but I F#/Dsus4 Em7 I look to the cross Pre Chorus Chorus Cadd9 G You want to come with me Cadd9 G He loves you the same Cadd9 G Oh, won't you come with me Cadd9 G Just call out His name Cadd9 G Say, I have decided Cadd9 G To follow Jesus Cadd9 G Say, I have decided Cadd9 I'm following Jesus G Following Jesus Chorus Cadd9 G No turning back D Em7 No turning back Cadd9 G No turning back D No turning back Em7 No turning back Cadd9 I have decided END
Fall 2016 Fun Practice
1. Work on all your finger and fret warm ups from earlier lessons
2. work on new worship music below
Practice 31
Fingerpicking
Practice 32
- Spider warm up
2. Free falling
D UUD UUD D D D UUD DU
D Dsus Dsus D A