: Students apply their skills to traditional and newly composed pieces, including: America the Beautiful Frere Jacques Home on the Range Symphony No. 94 ("Surprise") excerpt Educational Methodology
: Introduction to the major scale and its structure (half and whole steps). Berklee Basic Guitar - Phase 1: Guitar Techniqu...
: An introduction to basic chord structures and rhythm guitar skills. : Students apply their skills to traditional and
Report: Berklee Basic Guitar – Phase 1: Guitar Technique , authored by William Leavitt, is a foundational instructional method used by the Berklee College of Music to introduce beginners to the guitar. This curriculum is designed for both individual study and classroom environments, focusing on a structured, "gradual physical development" of hand strength and coordination while teaching the "language of music". Core Learning Objectives authored by William Leavitt