Modern Band Lesson 15

Introduction to Guitar, Bass, and Piano

GUITAR

In this lesson, students are walked through each notation line of “Believer,” by Imagine Dragons which is primarily a chord strumming sheet using the chords Amin, F, E7, all demonstrated by the instructor. In addition to having to accurately execute the chords, students will review rhythmic concepts of half notes, half rests, repeat signs, and 1st and 2nd endings.





 

Introduction to Reading Music

 

Note Values

 

Chromatic Scale on the First String

BASS

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Reading: Notes on the Fourth String

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Piano

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Intro to Piano: Learning the Notes and Keys

Guitar

ASSIGNMENT

Submit a video playing the Chromatic scale on the first string.

Bass

ASSIGNMENT

Submit a video playing the Exercise on the fourth string.

Piano

ASSIGNMENT

Submit a video playing the 7 white notes on the piano.

Schools

Young Musicians Unite is currently facilitating Virtual Music Programing in 25 schools across Miami-Dade County.