Lesson 4: CHORDS

How do chord diagrams help musicians learn guitar?
What makes chord transitions smooth and accurate?
How do chord progressions support songs?

Chord, chord diagram, progression, transition, fret, finger placement

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Students apply visual information and explain processes.

Students perform beginning chord shapes and progressions.
DOK 1: Students identify chord diagrams and finger placements.
DOK 2: Students perform beginning chord shapes accurately.
DOK 3: Students analyze how efficient movement improves chord transitions.
DOK 4: Students independently perform chord progressions with rhythmic accuracy and smooth transitions.

Chord progressions form the foundation of many contemporary songs.

Students may think speed is more important than accuracy.

Modified tempos, chunked practice, visual chord guides, and individualized support

OK 1: Students identify chord diagrams and fingerings.
DOK 2: Students perform beginning chord shapes accurately.
DOK 3: Students analyze transition challenges and improvements.
DOK 4: Students independently perform chord progressions fluently.