Intro to Guitar

7th Grade
Miss Wewer’s Classes

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How do I read,
write, and
perform songs
on the guitar?
EQ
 Homework
Search internet for information.
Be prepared to share in class tomorrow.
1. Find at least 5 famous guitarists and explain what
makes them a good guitar player.
2. Find & watch a free tutorial for learning how to
play guitar.
3. Review open string names. Find what notes are
on 1st, 2nd, & 3rd frets for each of the 6 strings.
4. The piano is built on half steps. How are the
guitar frets built?
Tuning the Sixth String

Tuning Low E
 How to Tune a Guitar
Tuning the guitar is vital to sounding good. Here
are some simple instructions that explain guitar
tuning basics. The open strings of a guitar from
the thickest to thinnest are as follows:
E - the thickest or lowest sounding string is
known as the 6th string
A - is the 5th
D - is the 4th
G - is the 3rd
B - is the 2nd
E - the thinnest or highest is the 1st
 Open Strings of the Guitar

E – 1st string, the thinnest or highest string

B - 2nd string
G - 3rd string
D - 4th string
A - 5th string
E - 6th string, the thickest & lowest string
 Open Strings
A useful mnemonic to remember the string
order is:
"Every Body Gets Dinner At Eight"
(going from high E to low E).

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 Open Strings

The strings, from sixth to first (thickest to

thinnest) are named E, A, D, G, B and E again.
"Every Adult Dog Growls, Barks, Eats" to keep
the order straight.
“Every Ant Dies Gracefully Before Easter”
 How to Hold a Guitar
•You should be
sitting tall, back
straight and away
from the back of
the chair.
•Slouching is a no-no.
•Guitar should be
upright, not side-
ways
•The body of the
guitar will rest on
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your right leg.
 LEFT HAND –plays frets
4
3

RIGHT HAND
STRUMS
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 VideoTutorial

Part 1 Playing Tips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWfs9eLcU7Y
 Learning Notes on the 1st String
E
E, F, G
F
E String: E is open
F is first finger on the first fret
G
G is third finger on the third fret.

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 E, F, G on 1st String

E E E E F F F F G G F F E E E --

E F E F G F G F E F E F E-----------
 Learning Notes on the 2nd String
B, C, D B
C
B String: B is open
C is first finger on the first fret
D is third finger on the third fret. D

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 Second String & First String

B B B B C C C C D D D D C C C C B

B C B C D C D C B C B C B

C D B D C B C D B C D
 Ode to Joy
Beethoven

E E F G G F E D C C D E E D D

E E F G G F E D C C D E D C C

D D E C D F E C D F E D C D G

E E F G G F E D C C D E D C C
 Ode to Joy
Beethoven

E E F G G F E D C C D E E D D
0 0 1 3 3 1 0 3 1 1 3 0 0 3 3

E E F G G F E D C C D E D C C
0 0 1 3 3 1 0 3 1 1 3 0 3 1 1

D D E C D F E C D F E D C D G
3 3 0 1 3 1 0 1 3 1 0 3 1 3 3

E E F G G F E D C C D E D C C
0 0 1 3 3 1 0 3 1 1 3 0 3 1 1
 Ode to Joy with Music
Beethoven

E E F G G F E D C C D E E D D

E E F G G F E D C C D E D C C

D D E C D F E C D F E D C D G

E E F G G F E D C C D E D C C
 Merrily we Roll Along
Traditional
E D C D E E E-- D D D-- E G G---- E D C D

E E E------- D D E D C ---------------
 Are You Sleeping
Traditional
C D E D C D E D E F G E F G

G F E C G F E C C G C C G C
8th Grade Guitar
Miss Wewer’s Classes
 How do I read,
write, and perform
songs on the
guitar?
EQ
Review Information (above)
in
th
7 Grade Guitar
and play through the songs
 Learning Notes on the 3rd String
G, A G

G String: G is open
A A

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 G C B C D A D C B A B C G G C B C
0 1 0 1 3 2 3 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 1

D A D C B A B C E E E E E E
3 2 3 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

E D C D E E E F E D A D C B A B C
0 3 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 3 1 0 2 0 1

This song is also known as “Love Me Tender” sung by Elvis Presley.

You played it on the keyboard, (page 11 in keyboard book). Page 17 in Guitar Book.
 LEARNING
HOW TO PLAY CHORDS
On The GUITAR

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 How do I read,
write, and perform
chords on the
guitar?
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 C Chord
C Chord is C – E – G

Play C note on B string (2nd string). 1ST fret

Play 3 strings
1. Open G string
2. C note
3. Open E string
 G Chord
G Chord is G – B – D
Play G note on E string (1st string), 3rd fret

Play 4 strings
1. Open D string
2. Open G string
2. Open B string
3. G note
12 BAR BLUES
(Key of G)
 Go Over Homework
Share in class.
1. Find what notes are in the G Chord and how
to play it on the guitar.
2. Find what notes are in the C Chord and how
to play it on the guitar.
 VideoTutorials
1. First Chord – Part 2
2. First Chord – Part 3
3. First Chord – Part 4
4. Beginner Chords Lesson 1
Demonstrates Strumming with RH

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 G Chord

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 C Chord

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 D Chord

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 Leaving on a Jet Plane - performed by
John Denver

Leaving on a Jet Plane

NOTES: when playing the G and C chord, strum

them 4 times each, but when playing the D
chord, strum it 8 times
 Learning Notes on the 4th String
D, E, F D

D String: D is open
E
E
F

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 Learning Notes on the 5th String
A, B, C A

A String: A is open
B
B
C

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 Learning Notes on the 6th String
E, F, G E
F
E String: E is open
F is first finger on the first fret
G
G is third finger on the third fret.

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Guitar Legends

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English guitarist Jimmy Page plays a
double-necked, six- and twelve-stringed guitar during a
Led Zeppelin concert. It has been said that he has
owned and played over 1,500 different guitars.
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 Guitar Legends

Phil Keaggy

Video Phil Keaggy ending "Allegria" from "Lights Of Madrid“

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Video The Wind and the Wheat

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Video Phil Keaggy Blues Improvisation

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County Down
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