Exploring and producing with the electric guitar
Challenge reference: 10020
Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will research the electric guitar, practise playing techniques, use free music software to record and produce a short piece of guitar-based music, and reflect on the creative process.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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. Be able to research the electric guitar. -
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. Be able to practise and explore guitar techniques.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Identify the main parts of an electric guitar and explain their purpose (e.g. pickups, frets, bridge, strings)
- Research two famous guitarists and describe their style
- Present findings as a short fact file, slideshow, or poster
- Demonstrate at least three techniques (e.g. power chords, sliding, bending)
- Experiment with different tones/effects (distortion, clean, chorus, delay, reverb)
- Record or explain how these change the sound
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
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