Learning To Play Guitar

Christine Mina
Mr. Schurtz
English 12 AP Period
1
 THESIS STATEMENT
 Growing up watching my father play
guitar, I always wanted to be able to
play myself. By having him as a
mentor, as well as teaching myself, I
have learned a strong foundation for
playing the guitar, which will only
grow with time.

HISTORY
Breakin
g
Down
The
Basics
TUNING KEYS
HEAD
NU
T
NECK
FRETBOARD AND FRETS
THE
BOD
Y
SOUNDHOLE AND PICK
GUARD
SADDLE AND
BRIDGE
CARE FOR YOUR
GUITAR
FUNDAMENTA
LS
STAYING IN PITCH
GIV
E
ME
A
BEA
T
HARMONY
MELODY
DO – RAE –
MI…
CHROMATIC SCALE
CAPOS
PICKING
FINGERPICKING
STRUMMING
HARMONICS
MY JOURNEY
 CLASS ACTIVITY IDEAS
• Rhythm Game
• Sing Along
• Name That Part
•
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