New lesson material: Eb Tuning

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A new reference sheet is available in the Lesson Materials Section on Eb Tuning. This tuning, sometimes called 'Eb Standard', is when all six strings are tuned down a semitone. Many guitarists use this tuning so it's worth teaching your student how to change back and forth between Eb and Standard. The reference sheet contains all the essential information on the tuning as well as instructions on how to explain it.

Access the resource here: TUN-03 Eb Tuning

There are reference sheets on other tunings under the TUN series in the Lesson Materials Section.

TUN-03 Eb Tuning

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About this lesson

This simple resource is very hand when your student wants to learn songs tuned down to Eb. Eb tuning is when all strings are tuned down a semitone. The tuning is sometimes called 'Eb Standard' as it still uses the same intervals between the strings as Standard tuning. Many guitarists play in Eb such as Jimi Hendrix so it's worth teaching your student about the tuning in case they come across it in songs. The included instructions will help you explain the most important points about the tuning.

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TUN-01 Standard Tuning

TUN-02 Drop D Tuning

New worksheet: Seventh Chords

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A new worksheet is available in the Lesson Materials Section to help you teach your student seventh chords. This worksheet links up to the guitar lesson plan MTH-08 which explains the three main types of seventh chords. The best way to teach your student seventh chords is to start off by using MTH-08 to explain the chords, then use this worksheet to test your student's understanding. The worksheet will teach your student to figure out seventh chords across the fretboard as well as write the chords out in Guitar TAB and Standard Notation.

Access the worksheet here: WCH-02 Seventh Chords

More worksheets are available in the Lesson Materials Section here.

WCH-02 Seventh Chords

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About this worksheet

This worksheet relates to the guitar lesson plan on seventh chords, MTH-08. The best way to teach your student seventh chords is to use the guitar lesson plan to explain the chords, then use this worksheet to get your student to try and figure out some seventh chords on their own. The worksheet will ask your student to fill in some seventh chords across the neck starting on different root notes. They will learn to write their answers in both Standard Notation and Guitar TAB as well as understand the theory.

This worksheet will help your student:

  • Figure out seventh chord positions across the fretboard
  • Write out the correct notes in Guitar TAB and Standard Notation
  • Understand the three main types of seventh chords and the intervals used

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MTH-08 Seventh Chords

Looking for an easy way to teach modes?

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Modes are important to learn but can be confusing for students. Our SCA lesson series contains seven simple resources to help you teach your student one mode at a time. Check them out. More

Want to introduce your student to Jazz?

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Jazz is a great style to learn and a great way for your student to put some music theory to use. Check out JAZ-03 to teach your student how to come up with Jazz style walking bass lines. More

New lesson material: Walking Bass Lines

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A new guitar lesson plan has been created to teach your student how to create walking bass lines. This is a great introduction to Jazz and doesn't rely on too much theory. Even if your student isn't interested in learning how to play Jazz style guitar, it's worth giving them this lesson as it contains excellent coordination exercises and applies some scale theory. Your student will learn to create their own walking bass lines based on a very simple step-by-step method.

Access the lesson here: JAZ-03 Walking Bass Lines

JAZ-03 Walking Bass Lines

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About this lesson

This guitar lesson plan will introduce your student to walking bass lines and how to create them. It demonstrates a step-by-step process the student can follow to come up with their own progression and walking bass line in any key. The example given clearly shows how the walking bass line is formed. Even if your student isn't interested in learning how to play Jazz, it's worth giving them this lesson as it will help them develop their coordination and fingerpicking skills.

This guitar lesson plan will help your student:

  • Understand the basic theory behind Jazz progressions
  • Create their own walking bass lines
  • Understand how to create a swing feel by modifying the progression
  • Apply scale theory

This is a very simple introduction to Jazz and most beginners will be able to play the example given. Intermediate players will have no problem with the theory or technical aspect.

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New worksheet available: Major and Minor triads

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A new worksheet is available to help your student understand Major and Minor chords. The exercises in the worksheet will require your student to figure out chord positions across the fretboard and write the answers down in both Standard Notation and Guitar TAB format. This is a great way to ensure your student understands the theory behind the chords as well as give them practice in applying the theory.

Access the worksheet here: WCH-01 Major and Minor Triads

More worksheets are available in the Lesson Materials Section.

WCH-01 Major and Minor Triads

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About this worksheet

This worksheet will test your student's ability to figure out the notes required for both Major and Minor triads. The exercises will give your student practice with finding the correct positions on the fretboard and filling in the notes in both Standard Notation and Guitar TAB. Students that learn this skill find that their ability to navigate the fretboard improves.

This worksheet will help your student:

  • Understand the theory behind Major and Minor chords
  • Create new chord shapes across the fretboard
  • Practice writing music in both Standard Notation and Guitar TAB

Read the included Teacher's Guide for tips on how to teach your student to construct triads as well as how to deal with enharmonics (when to use sharp vs flat symbols).

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