Theory

• Parts of the guitar (acoustic/electric)

• Holding the guitar, pick grip, posture

• Reading basic notation & tablature (TAB)

• Understanding tempo & basic rhythm

Practical Skills

• Basic warm-ups: single-string picking, simple finger exercises

• Open chords: C, G, Am, Em, D

• Basic strumming patterns (downstrokes, down-up)

• Simple 1-bar fills (single-note lines)

• Playing along to slow beginner songs

Band Participation

• Group rhythm exercises

• Playing simple chords while another student plays drums or keyboard

Studio Experience

• Introduction to audio interface & DI recording

• Students record a simple 4-bar chord pattern or riff

Certification Parameters

• Maintain steady tempo at 60–80 BPM

• Correct posture & pick/finger technique

• Play 3 open-chord progressions and 2 simple riffs

• Perform one play-along track

Exam Format (Model Assessment)

Theory (20 marks)

• Label guitar parts

• Identify note values / TAB symbols

Practical (60 marks)

• Play 2 chord progressions + 1 riff

• Play with metronome (1 min)

Performance (20 marks)

• Short play-along song