Guitar Beginner (16 Sessions)

• Notebook

• Pen

• Instrument

Session 1: Basic Finger Position

• Introduction to the guitar and its parts

• Learn proper posture and hand positioning

• Introduction to finger numbering

Session 2: Chromatic Exercises for Finger Picking

• Basic fingerpicking exercises on one string

• Focus on finger independence and coordination

Session 3: Rudiments of Music

• Introduction to musical notation (notes, staff, and clefs)

• Understanding pitch and rhythm

Session 4: Types of Notes and Rests

• Learn about whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes and their corresponding rests

• Practice counting rhythms

Session 5: Time Signature

• Introduction to time signatures (e.g., 4/4, 3/4)

• Understanding beats and measures

Session 6: Study of the E String

• Learning to play simple melodies on the high E string

• Practice reading basic sheet music

Session 7: Study of the B String

• Applying the same concepts as the previous session to the B string

Session 8: Dotted Notes

• Introduction to dotted half and quarter notes

• Practice playing rhythms with dotted notes

Session 9: Combining 1st and 2nd Strings

• Start playing simple two-string melodies

• Focus on string switching and finger coordination

Session 10: Study of the G String

• Apply the same concepts to the G string

• Expand your repertoire of melodies

Session 11: Combining All 3 Strings

• Play melodies that involve all three strings

• Work on precision and finger strength

Session 12: Tie Notes

• Learn about tied notes and their duration

• Practice playing melodies with tied notes

Session 13: Songs

• Start learning simple songs using the skills acquired so far

Session 14: Study of the D String

• Extend your knowledge to the D string

• Play more songs and melodies

Session 15: Combining All 4 Strings

• Play songs and melodies that involve all four strings

• Focus on smooth string transitions

Session 16: Eighth Notes and More Songs

• Introduction to eighth notes and their rhythm

• Continue learning and playing songs with more complex rhythms