Lesson 1: CHARTS & TAB

How do musicians learn songs independently?
What information can chord charts and tablature provide?
How do musicians organize practice using written resources?

Chord chart, tablature, progression, roadmap, repeat sign, rehearsal marking

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Students interpret information, identify patterns, and apply sequencing skills.

Students develop independence reading chord charts and tablature.
DOK 1: Students identify symbols, sections, and markings in charts and tabs.
DOK 2: Students perform music using written chord and tablature resources.
DOK 3: Students analyze how charts and tabs organize musical structure.
DOK 4: Students independently interpret and rehearse songs using written materials.

Contemporary musicians commonly learn music independently using charts and tablature.

Students may think written resources eliminate the need for listening and rehearsal.

Guided chart analysis, slowed practice, scaffolded examples, and teacher modeling

DOK 1: Students identify markings and sections within charts and tabs.
DOK 2: Students perform music using written resources accurately.
DOK 3: Students explain how charts organize musical form and structure.
DOK 4: Students independently rehearse songs using chord charts and tablature.