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This is a common way I categorise my lessons. If you hate being put into molds or categories then don't read on, just keep on learning what ever you feel like. I find this a good guide to filling in the gaps when lessons skip certain topics.

  1. First I group student into 3 main levels (Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced).
  2. Then each of those main groups into sub groups (Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3).
  3. Then each of those sub groups into sections (Theory, Chords & Rhythm then Melody & Riffs)
  4. Then split melody & riffs into two sections (Notation & Tablature).

Categorising Lesson Levels

Beginner - Level 1

Summary

This is someone that has just started playing and knows little to nothing on the guitar. They also needs reminders on finger placements, holding a pick, hand positioning, parts of the guitar, string numbering etc. Basically they know nothing and are starting right from the beginning.

Theory

  • Knows little to nothing about music theory

Chords & Rhythm

  • Knows little to nothing about chords or rhythm

Melody & Riffs

  • Knows little to nothing about notation or TAB

Beginner - Level 2

Theory

  • Has a basic understanding of music theory
    • musical alphabet
    • tones & semitones
    • note spacing eg. E & F and B & C are a 1 fret move
    • basic music symbols
      • whole note
      • half note
      • quarter note
      • treble cleff
      • music staff
      • repeat signs
  • Knows the string names (EADGBE)

Chords & Rhythm

  • Can play basic chords although needs visual reminders (A, C, D, E, G Major)
  • Getting a grasp of basic 8th note rhythm but can’t change chords quick enough to make a song distinguishable while using simple chords

Melody & Riffs

  • NOTATION: Understands how to read a music staff and simple notation but cannot play it fluently
  • TAB: Understands how to read simple TAB

Beginner - Level 3

Theory

  • Memorised all the string and note names within the 1st three frets

E||-F-|---|-G-|---
B||-C-|---|-D-|---
G||---|-A-|---|---
D||---|-E-|-F-|---
A||---|-B-|-C-|---
E||-F-|---|-G-|---

  • Be able to work out (not memorise) any note on any string up to and beyond the 12th fret

Chords & Rhythm

  • Memorised all open chords and can play them with out visual aids or prompting (A, C, D, E & G).
  • Starting to change chords quick enough to make a simple chord pattern song recognisable
  • Can make the "E Shaped Bar Chord" (F Major) but not have to have it sounding clearly.

Melody & Riffs

  • NOTATION: Can play a simple notation song fluently so that others can recognize the tune
  • TAB: Can play a simple riff with no effects (hammering, sliding, bending, etc.)

 

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