Course Description: In this course, students will learn how to play shred guitar through a project-based approach. Students will learn foundational skills, techniques, and theory to play fast and intricate guitar solos in a variety of styles. By the end of this course, students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to create an original shred guitar piece.
Module 1: Guitar Fundamentals
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Guitar
- Learning Objectives: Students will be able to identify the parts of the guitar and their functions.
- Real World Examples: Show a variety of guitars and explain how the design affects the sound.
- Activities: Have students identify the parts of their own guitar and practice holding it properly.
- Step-by-Step Directions: Explain the different parts of the guitar and how to hold it properly.
- Video Script: Explain the importance of knowing the parts of the guitar and how to hold it properly for better technique and sound.
Lesson 2: Basic Techniques
- Learning Objectives: Students will be able to play basic techniques such as picking, hammer-ons, and pull-offs.
- Real World Examples: Show examples of guitarists using these techniques in different genres.
- Activities: Have students practice the techniques with simple exercises.
- Step-by-Step Directions: Explain each technique and provide exercises for practice.
- Video Script: Explain the importance of these techniques and how they are used in shred guitar playing.
Discussion Questions:
- Why is it important to know the different parts of the guitar?
- How do basic techniques lay the foundation for more advanced playing?
Expansion Ideas:
- Have students research and present on famous guitarists who use these techniques.
- Have students create a simple melody using the techniques they learned.
Module 2: Music Theory
Lesson 1: Scales and Modes
- Learning Objectives: Students will be able to identify and play major and minor scales and modes.
- Real World Examples: Show how different scales and modes are used in different genres.
- Activities: Have students practice playing scales and modes in different keys.
- Step-by-Step Directions: Explain the different scales and modes and how to play them.
- Video Script: Explain the importance of scales and modes in understanding the structure of music.
Lesson 2: Harmony and Chords
- Learning Objectives: Students will be able to identify and play basic chords and understand chord progressions.
- Real World Examples: Show how different chords are used in different genres.
- Activities: Have students practice playing chords and creating their own chord progressions.
- Step-by-Step Directions: Explain the different chords and how to play them and provide examples of chord progressions.
- Video Script: Explain the importance of chords and how they contribute to the sound of a piece of music.
Discussion Questions:
- How does understanding music theory enhance your playing?
- How do different chords and scales create different moods in music?
Expansion Ideas:
- Have students research and present on famous guitarists who use different scales and chords in their playing.
- Have students create their own chord progression and melody using the scales and chords they learned.
Module 3: Shred Guitar Techniques
Lesson 1: Alternate Picking
- Learning Objectives: Students will be able to play fast alternate picked lines.
- Real World Examples: Show examples of guitarists who use alternate picking in their playing.
- Activities: Have students practice alternate picking with simple exercises.
- Step-by-Step Directions: Explain alternate picking and provide exercises for practice.
- Video Script: Explain the importance of alternate picking in shred guitar playing.
Lesson 2: Sweep Picking
- Learning Objectives: Students
Show examples of guitarists who use sweep picking in their playing.
- Activities: Have students practice sweep picking with simple exercises.
- Step-by-Step Directions: Explain sweep picking and provide exercises for practice.
- Video Script: Explain the importance of sweep picking in shred guitar playing.
Discussion Questions:
- How does alternate picking and sweep picking differ in their technique?
- How can these techniques be used creatively in playing?
Expansion Ideas:
- Have students research and present on famous guitarists who use these techniques in their playing.
- Have students create a shred guitar piece using these techniques.
Module 4: Advanced Techniques
Lesson 1: Tapping
- Learning Objectives: Students will be able to play tapping lines using both hands.
- Real World Examples: Show examples of guitarists who use tapping in their playing.
- Activities: Have students practice tapping with simple exercises.
- Step-by-Step Directions: Explain tapping and provide exercises for practice.
- Video Script: Explain the importance of tapping in shred guitar playing.
Lesson 2: String Skipping
- Learning Objectives: Students will be able to play fast and accurate string skipping lines.
- Real World Examples: Show examples of guitarists who use string skipping in their playing.
- Activities: Have students practice string skipping with simple exercises.
- Step-by-Step Directions: Explain string skipping and provide exercises for practice.
- Video Script: Explain the importance of string skipping in shred guitar playing.
Discussion Questions:
- How do these advanced techniques enhance playing?
- What other advanced techniques can be used in shred guitar playing?
Expansion Ideas:
- Have students research and present on famous guitarists who use these techniques in their playing.
- Have students create a shred guitar piece using these techniques.
Module 5: Putting it all Together
Lesson 1: Improvisation
- Learning Objectives: Students will be able to improvise over a chord progression using shred guitar techniques.
- Real World Examples: Show examples of guitarists who improvise in their playing.
- Activities: Have students practice improvising over different chord progressions.
- Step-by-Step Directions: Explain improvisation and provide a chord progression for practice.
- Video Script: Explain the importance of improvisation in shred guitar playing.
Lesson 2: Creating a Shred Guitar Piece
- Learning Objectives: Students will be able to create an original shred guitar piece using the techniques and theory learned in the course.
- Real World Examples: Show examples of original shred guitar pieces.
- Activities: Have students create their own shred guitar piece and perform it.
- Step-by-Step Directions: Explain how to create a shred guitar piece and provide guidance for students to create their own.
- Video Script: Explain how the techniques and theory learned in the course can be applied to create an original piece.
Discussion Questions:
- How does improvisation and creating an original piece enhance playing?
- How can students continue to develop their shred guitar skills beyond this course?
Expansion Ideas:
- Have students perform their original pieces for the class or record and share them online.
- Have students research and present on different shred guitar genres.
Project Plan:
Final Project: Create an original shred guitar piece and record it.
Components:
- Introduction: Explain the project and what the students will be creating.
- Brainstorming: Have students brainstorm ideas for their shred guitar piece.
- Composition: Provide guidance for students to compose their piece using the techniques and theory learned in the course.
- Rehearsal: Have students practice and refine their piece.
- Recording: Have students record their piece and share it with the class or online.
- Reflection: Have students reflect on their experience creating their piece and the skills
Thank you for considering this course outline on “Learn How to Play Shred Guitar.” I hope this outline provides a solid foundation for creating a project-based course that teaches students how to play shred guitar. Through backwards design, starting with the desired outcome in mind, and working backwards to create learning modules and activities, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to create their own original shred guitar pieces. With real-world examples, activities with step-by-step directions, and engaging video scripts, this course is appropriate for all types of learners who speak English. The final project of creating an original shred guitar piece and recording it provides a real-world application of the skills and techniques learned throughout the course. Thank you again for considering this course outline.