Guitar
Overview
The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is an instrument used throughout the world, and many people have used it to praise God.
In this honor, you will learn about the history of the guitar, types of guitars, proper playing techniques, and much more!
Requirements
1. Research the history of guitars and how they came to your country.
2. Describe or show the difference between melody, harmony and rhythm.
3. Distinguish three different types of guitars. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
4. Identify the three divisions of the guitar and identify 15 different parts, explaining the function of each part.
5. Demonstrate the correct posture to practice guitar. Explain the importance of practicing in that position.
6. Know the names of the fingers, strings and hand positions. Demonstrate each in its proper way.
7. In standard tuning, the six strings on a guitar are associated with which notes?
8. What are the chords (figures) and how are they built? Write by memory a list of all major and minor chords, along with specific finger positions.
9. Demonstrate ability to perform at least seven major and minor chords (ex. A, B, B7, C, D, E, G, F, A minor).
10. Explain the difference between flats and sharps. Show how they are represented for guitar play.
11. Describe the difference between nylon and steel stringing, and explain the reason behind your preference.
12. Demonstrate the use of a capo and how to replace a guitar string.
13. Play a song using at least two different techniques:
- a. Strumming
- b. Fingerpicking
- c. Classical
- d. Other
14. Select three simple hymns or spiritual songs that you can play on guitar, and teach them to a unit, club or group.
Answer key & resources
In other territories
The equivalent honor approved by other authorities, with its own requirements:
Master awards
This honor counts toward:
Investiture Achievement
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See also
Adapted from AY Honors/Guitar on the Pathfinder Wiki, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. See the original page's history for its authors.
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