BBL-04 G String
About this lesson
This lesson continues from BBL-03 and covers the notes on the third string.
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BBL-03 B String
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This lesson carries on from BBL-02 and covers the second string notes. Ensure that the student has memorized the notes on the first string before going through this lesson.
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BBL-02 High E String
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This lesson is suitable for young children as it takes a string-by-string approach. This will be the first lesson and teaches the student the notes on the first string. Includes exercises and a practice song for the student to work on during the week. The included lesson instructions will help you walk the student through each exercise as well as explain how to read the music.
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BAS-08 Introduction to the Metronome
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A metronome is a powerful tool you can use in your lessons to help the student improve their technical skills. Not only can you use a metronome to help you teach so many different techniques and skills, but it is incredibly easy to use. This lesson will introduce your student to the metronome and explain what it can be used for. A couple of exercises are included to demonstrate how the student can use a metronome to improve their skills. The included lesson instructions will guide you through the explanations to make sure your student uses the metronome in the right way from the very beginning.
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BAS-07 Basic Strumming Patterns
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After your student has learned the chord positions in BAS-05, they can start to play chord progressions. This lesson will help them learn to strum different patterns and rhythms using the chords they already know. The included lesson instructions will help you explain the most effective way to strum the chords and will give you a few methods to use to help the student learn to play in-time.
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BAS-05 Basic Open Chords
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Beginners often struggle when first learning open chords. How you handle this important stage will determine the student's future motivation. This lesson covers the most basic open chords including chord diagrams and photos. The included lesson instructions will guide you through the lesson to ensure the student uses correct technique when playing the chords.
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BAS-04 Nursery Rhymes using hammer-ons, pull-offs & slides
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Once your student feels comfortable using the techniques explained in BAS-02 & BAS-03, they can use these simple nursery rhymes to apply them. The nursery rhymes are the same as the ones used in BAS-01 so if you have given that lesson to your student, they will find this lesson a breeze. Students really enjoy being able to apply the techniques in a musical way so be sure to give this lesson to them as soon as possible after they have learned the techniques.
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BAS-03 Slides
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Slides are incredibly easy to teach and students seem to enjoy being able to play them effectively. The resource here will give students examples and exercises they can use to learn the technique faster and practice it on their own. The included lesson instructions will help you explain all the important aspects of the technique and how the student should practice it.
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BAS-02 Hammer-ons & Pull-offs
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Hammer-ons and pull-offs are two of the most basic techniques your student will learn. This lesson clearly breaks down the technique into specific movements to help your student understand and learn the techniques faster. The included lesson instructions will help you explain the techniques effectively and use exercises to improve the student's ability.
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BAS-01 Nursery Rhymes
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This lesson is extremely effective when teaching beginners (especially children). It's effective because everybody knows how the nursery rhymes should sound so if the student plays a mistake, they will immediately notice it. Don't be afraid in giving this lesson to adults as you can explain to them that they should merely think of it as an exercise to get the hang of the fundamentals. The included lesson instructions will help you explain how the student can apply the best technique possible.
For more nursery rhymes, check out the KDS series. Each lesson focuses on one nursery rhyme and uses build in incentives to motivate your student to practice.