Guitar Level 2 (32 Sessions)

• Notebook

• Pen

• Instrument

Session 1: Major Scale and Notes

• Formation of the major scale

• Understanding notes in different positions

Session 2: Sequencing Patterns

• Explore 3 notes per string patterns for scale sequences

Session 3: Minor Scale and Relation to Major Scale

• Introduction to the minor scale and its relationship with the major scale

Session 4: Initial Grade Exam and Songs

• Introduction to the Initial Grade Exam (TCL)

• Start learning and practicing songs

Session 5: Dynamic Marks

• Introduction to dynamic marks in music notation

Session 6: Basic Note Reading with Dynamics

• Begin reading sheet music with dynamics

Session 7: Song Practice

• Introduction of Initial Grade Song 1 - "Amazing Grace"

• Start practicing and making corrections

Session 8: Scales and Arpeggios

• Introduction to scales and arpeggios

Session 9: Scale Practice

• Practice scales, starting with C major and D minor

Session 10: Arpeggio Practice

• Practice arpeggios, starting with G major and D minor

Session 11: Song Practice

• Introduction of Initial Grade Song 2 - "Oh When the Saints"

• Start practicing and making corrections

Session 12: Improvisation Scale

• Introduction to an improvisation scale for chord progressions

Session 13: Improvisation Practice

• Practice improvisation using the major scale with backing tracks

Session 14: Song Practice

• Introduction of Initial Grade Song 3 - "Rockin’ the Country"

• Start practicing and making corrections

Session 15: Blues and Rhythm

• Learn about types of blues chord progressions and swing rhythm

Session 16: Blues Techniques

• Explore basic blues riffs, licks, and pentatonic scale shapes

Session 17: Theory and Advanced Tabs

• Detailed study of advanced music theory, including the introduction of advanced tablature (tabs).

Session 18: Notation and Note Types

• In-depth notation study covering all types of notes and their counts.

Session 19: Musical Notation

• Exploring different kinds of musical notation and learning how to read them effectively.

Session 20: Rests and Playing Rests

• Understanding different types of rests and how to read and play them in music.

Session 21: Slide, Hammer-On, Pull-Off, and More

• Study and practice slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, vibrato, legato exercises, and bending techniques.

Session 22: Modes and Improvisation

• Detailed study of musical modes and practicing improvisation using these modes.

Session 23: Improvisation with Major Scale

• Further work on improvisation skills, focusing on the major scale.

Session 24: Grade 1 Exam Introduction

• Introduction to the Grade 1 Exam (TCL) and the songs that will be part of it.

Session 25: Grade 1 Song 1 - "A Fistful of Pesos"

• Begin learning and practicing Grade 1 Song 1 and making corrections as needed.

Session 26: Grade 1 Song 2 - "Photography"

• Introduction of Grade 1 Song 2, followed by practice and corrections.

Session 27: Scales and Arpeggios

• Introduction to scales and arpeggios, focusing on C major and A natural minor.

Session 28: Arpeggios Practice

• Practice arpeggios in G major and A minor.

Session 29: Chord Sequences (Set A)

• Introduction to chord sequences, starting with C major (I-V7-I).

Session 30: Grade 1 Song 3 - "Sailor’s Hornpipe"

• Introduction of Grade 1 Song 3 and practice with corrections.

Session 31: Chord Sequences (Set B)

• Introduction of chord sequences, this time with D major (I-V7-I).

Session 32: Final Pre-Exam Practice

• Intensive practice of all Grade 1 songs with the backing track and last-minute revisions for the TCL exam.