Sunrise Mountain High School – Advanced Guitar

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed the skills outlined in the Guitar Level II syllabus. This course includes further development of the skills necessary to become independent as a guitarist. This course emphasizes the development of style, articulation, dynamics, rhythmic ability and skills inherent to performance. Students will receive guidance and direction in solving problems related to playing the guitar on an advanced level and will learn many of the different styles, skills and techniques required to become a successful guitarist. Areas of concentration include: correct posture, note reading, aural skills, fl at picking, rhythmic patterns, chord study, fi nger picking styles, musical forms, improvisation and performing experiences. A progression of technical profi ciency is expected. This course may be repeated for credit. This course will fulfi ll either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation.