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Here is the zoom link for each session:
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April: Read, Fret, Rhythm 
Week 1
Week 2: Rhythm and Chords
Tasks:

Rhythm:
- Practice the rhythm chart with a metronome
- If you struggle with a rhythm, then use the time words 
- Practice alternating between random groups

Chords:
- Identify triads on the score indicating them with brackets

- Write out the notes of the triad in order and identify the root note and chord quality
- Find a way to block out/chunk as many of those notes as possible
- Look out for any recurring chords or chord shapes
Circle of thirds.pdf
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Week 3: Identifying Triads
Tasks: 
- Practice the triads from C Major and A Minor: click here to watch videos of them
- Download the triad exercises: click here

May: Form and Building Blocks
Week 1: Form, Keys and Repetition
Materials
Analysis of Estudio in B Minor
Analysis of Sor's B Minor Study
Analysis of Adelita
Tasks:
• Practice the G Major triads (and E minor if you have time)
​• Analyze the form, keys and repetitions of the following pieces
Click here to download analysis scores
Week 2: More on Form, Keys and Repetition 
Tasks: 
• Review the form, keys and repetitions of the 4 pieces from last session
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• Study the form, keys and repetitions of these 4 pieces
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​• Chunk the A section of the study below and write out the chunked version onto manuscript. Identify and chords you can. Try chunking the remainder of the piece.
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Week 3: Form, Keys, Repetitions, Parallel Periods and Primary Chords
Tasks: 
• Review the form, keys and repetitions of the 4 pieces from last session
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​• Identify the primary chords (I-IV-V) in the same examples. 
- Write out the chords and triad notes
- Use primary chords chart below as a reference if needed
- Extra task: practice the primary chords of those keys
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Week 4: Primary Chords, Inversions and Substitutions 
Tasks:

• Add roman numerals to all chord labels in the study pieces
• Identify inversions of all chords from the study pieces
​• Identify any chord substitutions in the study pieces
• Practice the primary chords in C Major and identify the inversions 
• Read through the booklet: click here

Week 5: Passing Tones, Subtractions and Borrowed Dominants 
Tasks

Review previous analysis tasks and fill in any blanks
Click here to download scores
Synthesis: analyze the form, keys, repetitions, primary chords, etc. of the following piece
Click here to download piece

June: The Fretboard
Week 1: Synthesis and shifting chords
Tasks

Review previous analysis task and fill in any blanks.

Practice the moveable dominant - tonic progression: choose 1
• Say the chord names
• Say the note names (remember to spell them correctly!)
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Week 2: Shifting 3rds
In 2 parts because of power failure occurring in the middle of our session!
Tasks

Practice shifting 3rds from the 7th position and higher
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Week 3: Primary Chords (positions), Theory of 3rds and Moveable Chords
Tasks:

• Practice shifting 3rds in the higher positions, starting at the 7th (Robert, write them out please)
• Choose a primary chord + position and play/write the chord
• Shift the chords from Carcassi's 7th Position Prelude down to the 1st position. Is it a chord you're already familiar with?
Click here for shifting 3rds
Click here for primary chords
Click Here for Position Studies

Week 4: High Positions
Tasks:

• Practice remaining primary chords in C Major
• Practice intervals in high positions test
• Optional: shift chord shapes from La Catedral, mvt 1
Intervals Test
La Catedral

July: Sing and Play
Week 1: Sing and Play a Scale (and a review of the fretboard)
Tasks:

• Sing a C major scale to the accompaniment 

Week 2: Singing Scales and Melodies 
Tasks:

- Sing a melody from a piece you're playing (or Adelita if you can't choose!)
- Optional: play the accompaniment while you sing the melody 

Week 3: Singing Intervals
Tasks:

- Sing the intervals exercises from the appendix: click
- Isolate intervals from melodies you're playing and sing/identify them 
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Interval cheat sheet 1: click
Interval cheat sheet 2: click

Use scales to help you identify the quality of intervals (major or minor 3rds/6ths, perfect 5ths, etc.): click 


Week 4: Intervals and Overview 
Tasks

Analyze the study by Sor, focusing on the following:
1. Form
2. Keys
3. Repetitions
4. Primary Chords
5. Scale/s
6. Positions/Chords
7. Rhythm Groups
8. Intervals
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Week 5: Final Overview 
As for what's next, here are some suggestions:
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1) Use Teoria - Read and play Chords: Triads and Seventh Chords: https://www.teoria.com/en/exercises/

2) Review our sessions and tasks that are available in the link above

3) Use book 5 and start the plan over and/or focus on your weaker areas

4) Please consider joining my online school, where we have weekly masterclasses, analysis classes and lots of other resources to help with your sight reading, musicianship, technique and more. It would be a great way to keep the momentum going and to stay in touch - there's also a vibrant and supportive community. There's more info available at: https://daniel-nistico.mn.co/
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