This text contains a 90-day exploratory curriculum for Middle School and upper Elementary levels. SKILLS DEVELOPED: Em Am G D A7 C D7 chords learned and applied in ensembles, standard notation.

This book does not include the CD.

UNITS

• Introduction to guitar
  
• Elements of Rhythm Guitar
  
• Music Styles: Folk songs
  
• Adding the Bass Line; notes on strings 6 & 5
  
• Music Styles: Reggae; notes on strings 4 & 3
  
• Music Styles: Blues; notes on strings 2 & 1
  
• Music Styles: Classical
  
• Music Styles: Rock and Roll
  

OTHER MATERIALS

• Glossary of terms
  
• All styles applied in at least one ensemble
  
• Additional multicultural ensembles
  
• Lead sheets
  

IN A NUTSHELL
Designed for middle school application, this text contains 44 pages of skill-based instruction leading to a cumulative performance. In other words, you build the semester concert as you proceed through the curriculum.