Lesson 1: SCALES
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Students will identify and perform pentatonic and blues scale patterns across the fretboard.
How do scales support improvisation?
What patterns repeat across the fretboard?
How do musicians use scale shapes to create melodies?
Pentatonic scale, blues scale, fretboard, pattern, root note, improvisation
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Students identify patterns, apply sequencing skills, and explain procedures.
Students develop fluency with pentatonic and blues scale patterns.
DOK 1: Students identify pentatonic and blues scale shapes on the fretboard.
DOK 2: Students perform scale patterns accurately using correct technique.
DOK 3: Students analyze how scale patterns connect across fretboard positions.
DOK 4: Students independently apply scale shapes during improvisation activities.
Pentatonic and blues scales are foundational in rock, blues, pop, and contemporary guitar performance.
Pentatonic and blues scales are foundational in rock, blues, pop, and contemporary guitar performance.
Visual fretboard diagrams, slowed practice, guided repetition, and individualized pacing
DOK 1: Students identify pentatonic and blues scale patterns.
DOK 2: Students perform scale exercises accurately.
DOK 3: Students explain how patterns connect across the fretboard.
DOK 4: Students independently apply scale shapes during guided improvisation.