2-26-16

Progress Report

This past week I didn't do very much with my project. I got some beginner guitar books from my voice teacher that her son used when he was younger. I didn't learn anything from them yet as much as I opened them and skimmed the pages. They look like they will be a big help in beginner songs and transitioning from chords, opposed to having to stop after every chord.

Proposal: Picking at the Strings

Teaching myself how to play the guitar

 

In doing this project I hope to learn to play a new instrument and expand my knowledge of reading music. In doing this it will make it easier for me to play the piano and sight-read.

                My project will benefit myself in my knowledge of music. It may also benefit my voice and piano teacher in I will be easier to teach and will be able to learn songs faster.

                My mom, voice teacher, or Mrs. Rhyne can help me with this project. I would ask them for what the best materials are and what is the best way to take to get to where I want to be at the end of this project.

               

February 26	Be able to memorize at least 5 chords
March 4	Get guitar books from Mrs. Dr. C
March 11	Have a Capo for the rest of the notes
March 18	Be able to do a riff
March 25	Learn the first half of a basic song
April 1	Play my first song
April 8	Learn 5 tabs
April 15	Have my own Guitar
April 22	Be able to name every
April 29	Learn Minor Scale
May 7 (Final 20% Friday)	Play Riptide by Vance Joy

This spring I plan on showing the steps I got to take there. From looking up all of the definitions to getting my own actual guitar.

                I will need a guitar, Capo, Case, pick, Tuner. I will start out with borrowed materials to see if I really like guitar and then if I do I will pay for them.

                I am excited for this project because I get to expand my knowledge of something I know. I get to better myself and if I get good enough I can perform in front of people and let them enjoy what I do.