1st Division Guitar Method Samples

These are the first couple of pages I use to teach note reading. I've pasted on guitar fingering diagrams to replace the sax fingering diagrams when introducing new notes.

Note the simple repetition used in these exercises. These are really accessible, even to 6th grade students. Notice that on the first few tunes there are whole rests between the notes to give the students time to think about the next note.

They allow for the teacher to walk around and check for proper technique which is very important in the beginning. Also, the Solo/Class and Duet pieces hold interest, keep the students focused and allow the teacher to better evaluate what individuals are doing.

You could use any old band book your school may have available. Just use the Eb instruments to have it already transposed to the correct key.