The teacher manual provides an in-depth sequence of all 9 levels in GuitarCurriculum.com. It addresses all technical and musical skills with detailed instructions on how to approach them with your ensemble.
Overview of 9 Levels
This overview is designed to provide an understanding of the overall musical and technical goals and the nine levels of advancement upon which the GuitarCurriculum.com sequence is based. It is essential to develop an understanding of these goals and the framework of 9 levels in order to most effectively use the repertoire, sight-reading and written exams supplied through GuitarCurriculum.com.
Abbreviated Level Summary
Level 1) Read open strings, PIM fixed fingers, Simple rote left hand elements
Level 2) Note reading on strings 1-3, 1st position
Level 3) IM alternation and String Crossing
Level 4) Note reading on all strings, 1st position, simple chords, A finger
Level 5) Combined and enhanced skills, 1st position, simple slurs
Level 6) Simple arpeggios
Level 7) Complex arpeggios, slurs & bars
Level 8) 2nd through 5th position reading, rest stroke
Level 9) All position reading, combined skills
*Download the Teacher Manual for a thorough explanation of each sequence level.