Rhythm Guitar Courses
Note: These projects are supplemented with song examples based on genre interest of the student
How to read Chord Diagrams and play “Free Fallin'”
The Language of Fret Hand Awareness
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position A, D & E Chords
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position G & C Chords
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position Emi Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position Ami Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position B7 Chord
Write Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position D7 Chord
Write Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position E7 Chord
Write Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position A7 Chord
How to read Chord Diagrams and play “Free Fallin'”
The Language of Fret Hand Awareness
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position A, D & E Chords
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position G & C Chords
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position Emi Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position Ami Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position B7 Chord
Write Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position D7 Chord
Write Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position E7 Chord
Write Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position A7 Chord
Note: These projects are supplemented with song examples based on genre interest of the student
How to read Chord Charts
How to read Rhythmic Notation
Pick Hand Technique Awareness (strumming with a flatpick)
One bar strumming patterns using quarter notes and eighth notes (grouped on a beat)
Two bar combinations of previous one bar patterns
How to read Chord Charts
How to read Rhythmic Notation
Pick Hand Technique Awareness (strumming with a flatpick)
One bar strumming patterns using quarter notes and eighth notes (grouped on a beat)
Two bar combinations of previous one bar patterns
Note: These projects are supplemented with song examples based on genre interest of the student
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position Dmi (using finger 3) Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position Dmi (using finger 4) Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position F (on strings 1, 2, 3 &4) Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position F/C Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position G7 Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position C7 Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position Dmi (using finger 3) Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position Dmi (using finger 4) Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position F (on strings 1, 2, 3 &4) Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position F/C Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position G7 Chord
Fret Hand Awareness Observations for Open Position C7 Chord
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Note: These projects are supplemented with song examples based on genre interest of the student
Open Position A5, D5 & E5
Open Position A5, D5 & E5 Embellishments
Open Position E5, A5 & Closed Position B5
Naming All Closed Positioned Root Five Chords on strings groups 6/5 and 5/4
Root Five Root Chords
Open Position A5, D5 & E5
Open Position A5, D5 & E5 Embellishments
Open Position E5, A5 & Closed Position B5
Naming All Closed Positioned Root Five Chords on strings groups 6/5 and 5/4
Root Five Root Chords
Melody & Reading Courses
Play and sing “The Happy Birthday Notes”
Notate the pitch for “The Happy Birthday Notes” on the staff
Play and notate the pitch for “Mary Had A Little Lamb”
Play and notate the pitch for “Au Clair De La Lune”
Play and notate the pitch for “Aura Lee”
Learn to play and notate quarter notes, half notes, and whole notes
Add rhythmic notation for “Mary Had A Little Lamb”
Add rhythmic notation for “Au Clair De La Lune”
Add rhythmic notation for “Aura Lee”
Learn to play and notate dotted-half notes, and ties
Play and notate “Down In The Valley”
Play and notate “Red River Valley”
Learn to play and notate eighth notes
Play and notate “Home On The Range”
Play and notate “Skip To My Lou”
Add rhythmic notation for “Happy Birthday”
Notate the pitch for “The Happy Birthday Notes” on the staff
Play and notate the pitch for “Mary Had A Little Lamb”
Play and notate the pitch for “Au Clair De La Lune”
Play and notate the pitch for “Aura Lee”
Learn to play and notate quarter notes, half notes, and whole notes
Add rhythmic notation for “Mary Had A Little Lamb”
Add rhythmic notation for “Au Clair De La Lune”
Add rhythmic notation for “Aura Lee”
Learn to play and notate dotted-half notes, and ties
Play and notate “Down In The Valley”
Play and notate “Red River Valley”
Learn to play and notate eighth notes
Play and notate “Home On The Range”
Play and notate “Skip To My Lou”
Add rhythmic notation for “Happy Birthday”
Play and sing “The Happy Birthday Notes One Octave Lower”
Notate the pitch for “The Happy Birthday Notes One Octave Lower” on the staff
Play and notate “Mary Had A Little Lamb One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Au Clair De La Lune One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Aura Lee One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Down In The Valley One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Red River Valley One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Home On The Range One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Skip To My Lou One Octave Lower”
Notate the pitch for “The Happy Birthday Notes One Octave Lower” on the staff
Play and notate “Mary Had A Little Lamb One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Au Clair De La Lune One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Aura Lee One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Down In The Valley One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Red River Valley One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Home On The Range One Octave Lower”
Play and notate “Skip To My Lou One Octave Lower”
Position Playing & Position Playing Notation
Play and notate “This Old Man”
Play and notate “My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean”
Play and notate “Brahm’s Lullaby”
Learn to play and notate dotted-quarter notes
Play and notate “Puff The Magic Dragon”
Play and notate “Alouette”
Play and notate “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
Play and notate “Danny Boy”
Learn to play and notate the 6/8 Time Signature
Play and notate “Ring Around The Rosie”
Play and notate “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Play and notate “Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be?”
Play and notate “This Old Man”
Play and notate “My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean”
Play and notate “Brahm’s Lullaby”
Learn to play and notate dotted-quarter notes
Play and notate “Puff The Magic Dragon”
Play and notate “Alouette”
Play and notate “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
Play and notate “Danny Boy”
Learn to play and notate the 6/8 Time Signature
Play and notate “Ring Around The Rosie”
Play and notate “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Play and notate “Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be?”
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Projects
4-Part Chord Theory
Drop 2 Chord Shapes on String Group 1, 2, 3, 4
Drop 2 Chord Shapes on String Group 2, 3, 4, 5
Drop 2 Chord Shapes on String Group 3, 4, 5, 6
Drop 3 Chord Shapes on String Group 1, 2, 3, 5
Drop 3 Chord Shapes on String Group 2, 3, 4, 6
Drop 2 Chord Shapes on String Group 1, 2, 3, 4
Drop 2 Chord Shapes on String Group 2, 3, 4, 5
Drop 2 Chord Shapes on String Group 3, 4, 5, 6
Drop 3 Chord Shapes on String Group 1, 2, 3, 5
Drop 3 Chord Shapes on String Group 2, 3, 4, 6
Interval Theory
Octave Shapes and Song Examples
Perfect 5th Shapes and Song Examples
Perfect 4th Shapes and Song Examples
Major 3rd Shapes and Song Examples
Minor 6th Shapes and Song Examples
Minor 3rd Shapes and Song Examples
Major 6th Shapes and Song Examples
Minor 7th Shapes and Song Examples
Major 2nd Shapes and Song Examples
Major 7th Shapes and Song Examples
Minor 2nd Shapes and Song Examples
Octave Shapes and Song Examples
Perfect 5th Shapes and Song Examples
Perfect 4th Shapes and Song Examples
Major 3rd Shapes and Song Examples
Minor 6th Shapes and Song Examples
Minor 3rd Shapes and Song Examples
Major 6th Shapes and Song Examples
Minor 7th Shapes and Song Examples
Major 2nd Shapes and Song Examples
Major 7th Shapes and Song Examples
Minor 2nd Shapes and Song Examples
Major Scale Theory
Positioned Major Scale Shapes
C Major Scale Exercises
F Major Scale Exercises
Bb Major Scale Exercises
Eb Major Scale Exercises
Ab Major Scale Exercises
Db Major Scale Exercises
Gb Major Scale Exercises
Cb Major Scale Exercises
G Major Scale Exercises
D Major Scale Exercises
A Major Scale Exercises
E Major Scale Exercises
B Major Scale Exercises
F# Major Scale Exercises
C# Major Scale Exercises
Non-Key Signature Major Scales (A#, B#, D#, E#, G# & Fb
Positioned Major Scale Shapes
C Major Scale Exercises
F Major Scale Exercises
Bb Major Scale Exercises
Eb Major Scale Exercises
Ab Major Scale Exercises
Db Major Scale Exercises
Gb Major Scale Exercises
Cb Major Scale Exercises
G Major Scale Exercises
D Major Scale Exercises
A Major Scale Exercises
E Major Scale Exercises
B Major Scale Exercises
F# Major Scale Exercises
C# Major Scale Exercises
Non-Key Signature Major Scales (A#, B#, D#, E#, G# & Fb
Major Scale Mode Theory
Ionian Scale (Major Scale)
Dorian Scale
Phrygian Scale
Lydian Scale
Mixolydian Scale
Aeolian Scale
Locrian Scale
Ionian Scale (Major Scale)
Dorian Scale
Phrygian Scale
Lydian Scale
Mixolydian Scale
Aeolian Scale
Locrian Scale
Positioned Major Pentatonic Scale Shapes
Positioned Minor Pentatonic Scale Shapes
Composite Pentatonic Scale Shapes (Combined Positioned Major & Minor Shapes)
Positioned Minor Pentatonic Scale Shapes
Composite Pentatonic Scale Shapes (Combined Positioned Major & Minor Shapes)
The Pitch Names Alphabet Theory
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 1
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 2
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 3
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 4
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 5
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 6
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 1
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 2
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 3
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 4
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 5
The Pitch Names Alphabet on String 6
Triad Theory
Close Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 1, 2, 3
Close Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 2, 3, 4
Close Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 3, 4, 5
Close Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 4, 5, 6
Open Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 1, 2, 4
Open Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 2, 3, 5
Open Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 3, 4, 6
Close Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 1, 2, 3
Close Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 2, 3, 4
Close Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 3, 4, 5
Close Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 4, 5, 6
Open Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 1, 2, 4
Open Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 2, 3, 5
Open Voice Triad Shapes on String Group 3, 4, 6
Song Projects