• Beginning and Advanced Guitar Class

    5315       GUITAR

    Grade Level:  9 - 12

    Credit:  0.5

    This course is designed for students with little to no previous guitar experience. Students will receive guidance and direction in solving problems related to playing the guitar at a beginning level and will learn many of the different styles, skills and techniques required to become a successful guitarist. Areas of concentration include: correct posture, note reading, aural skills, rhythmic patterns, chord study, finger-picking styles, musical forms, improvisation, and performing experiences. Guitars are provided, but students may also use their own guitars.

    Prerequisite:  None 

     

     

    5316       ADVANCED GUITAR

    Grade Level:  10 - 12

    Credit:  0.5

    This course is a continuation of Guitar I.  Students will continue to work on the basics of guitar playing, note reading and music theory study.  Students who have already taken this course will continue study of the guitar in an independent setting.  The Advanced Guitar course also acts as the OAHS Guitar Ensemble and will perform in our Holiday and Spring Instrumental Concerts.  Due to the nature of the coursework that provides opportunities for individual student growth, students are able to request and take this course more than one time.

    Prerequisite:  B or better in Guitar I.  Grade Level: 10-12