4th and 5th graders, here’s the song we worked on in class. It’s a quick change, but oh-so worth it!
Intro to Tablature / Ode To Joy
Tablature is an easy way to learn new melodies on the guitar. A nice example we learned in class was ‘Ode To Joy’ by Ludwig Van Beethoven.
To get the file we used on the smartboard, click here.
For a more detailed version that has the notes included, click here.
For more on tablature, look at this link:
http://www.hotfrets.com/lesson_details.asp?LID=15
Enjoy!
Three Little Birds
A classic from Bob Marley. 2nd grade, here it is. Practice up!
[pdf http://dl.dropbox.com/u/23978654/Music%20Resources/Three%20Little%20Birds.pdf 100% 750]
An Introduction To Tablature
Hey, if you’re looking for a challenge on the guitar, look no further! Here is a video, (there is an ad at the beginning, but ignore that) on how to read tablature. You’ll notice that the first chord he plays is a D chord, so use that for reference.
Check it out:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/3208614/how_to_read_guitar_tabs_guitar_lessons/