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Goal

Teach all 5th grade students at LPE to begin to play the guitar. We began this type of instruction last year but due to increased class sizes we will not have enough instruments this year. Each student will have the same opportunity to experience success. The final goal would include being able to play the guitar and sing at the same time. Toward the end of the school year, our 4th grade students will be exposed to the guitars also.  

What will be done with my students

In the beginning, students will start by learning the way to properly hold the instrument. This also includes the proper way to handle and take care of the instrument.
They will learn to both strum and pick. Students will learn by rote at the start, then transition to read different types of notation. This will include chord symbols, tab, and basic treble clef notation. The first song they will learn to play will be "A Horse With No Name" by the group "America". The students will learn different combinations of the I - IV - V7 chord progression which will open up many songs for them to play.  

Benefits to my students

This is a skill that students will be able to enjoy for a lifetime! Playing the guitar will give them an appreciation for playing the instrument and a respect for those around them who also play. This will be a culmination of using the many different musical experiences they have had over the years and putting these things into practice. While playing the guitar can be challenging, they will experience the rewards for their hard work! 

Budget Narrative

These are 1/2 size Yamaha classical guitars that are a good entry level priced guitar for beginning students. They are of good quality for a beginning students. The hooks allow for storage/organization and a way to have them up when not in use. 

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