Guitar Practice Pieces
Engaging students in a music curriculum is hugely dependent on how relevant it is to them
Do you remember your own music classes? What songs do you remember learning? Why?
Students learn better if they see their own musical preferences reflected in the curriculum.
The Adapting Guitarist curriculum incorporates musical selections from a broad range of genres, eras, and artists by utilizing guitar "riffs" as regular practice material. This is also as a way to optimize interest, autonomy, and motivation in students.
You may even find some of your own favorites in here!
Full Curriculum via Teachers Pay Teachers
This (free) curriculum is designed with public school classrooms in mind. It will:
* Guide students through each string of the guitar
* Build fretboard knowledge
*Offer opportunities for rhythm guitar development through chord accompinament practice
* Meet student needs through a variety of music literacy formats
* Offer a diverse curriculum with at least two different pieces from varying genres or cultural backgrounds
This material is in the process of being updated!
Guitar Riffs
Guitar riffs are recognizable parts of songs your students will love to play as they learn lead guitar! I've provided resources in a variety of formats. The riffs on this site are organized by:
* The amount of strings they use
* Standard guitar tab
*Color Coded guitar tab
* Color adapted tab (CAT)