guitar.kools.org http://guitar.kools.org Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:19:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Wintertime Songs http://guitar.kools.org/?p=92 http://guitar.kools.org/?p=92#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:19:13 +0000 mr.kools http://guitar.kools.org/?p=92 Continue reading →]]> Jingle bells

Silent night

Siverbells

deck the halls

mistle toe

I saw mommy kissing santa clause

santa baby

winter wonderland

Christmas in hollywood – Hollywood undead

we wish you a merry christmas

All I want for christmas is my two front teeth

O little town of bethlehem

let it snow

on the first day of christmas

jingle bell rock

nutcracker

white christmas

frosty the snow man

grandma got run over by a reindeer

12 days of christmas

rudolph the red nosed reindeer

The christmas song

Santa clause is coming to town

Snowmiser

 

]]> http://guitar.kools.org/?feed=rss2&p=92 0 Guitar festival http://guitar.kools.org/?p=31 http://guitar.kools.org/?p=31#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:30:35 +0000 mr.kools http://guitar.kools.org/?p=31 This is tentative date for the guitar festival.

More details to follow.

]]> http://guitar.kools.org/?feed=rss2&p=31 0 Youtube videos http://guitar.kools.org/?p=87 http://guitar.kools.org/?p=87#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:41:58 +0000 mr.kools http://guitar.kools.org/?p=87 Hey folks,

If you have any suggestions for youtube videos to start the day, post them in the comment section below…

DK

]]> http://guitar.kools.org/?feed=rss2&p=87 0 October 12th Assignment http://guitar.kools.org/?p=83 http://guitar.kools.org/?p=83#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:26:28 +0000 mr.kools http://guitar.kools.org/?p=83 Continue reading →]]> Friday I assigned you the job of finding ten (10) songs you want to learn how to play, and to do a listening for the seven elements of music.  One person had it done yesterday, so I extended the deadline.

That is still due today.

Your assignment for today is as follows:

You are going to create chord sheets for two (2) of your songs.

Search http://www.ultimate-guitar.com or other internet sources for a chord version of two of your songs. 
Try to pick songs that we allready know the chords for.
Your chord sheets must include:

  • Song Title
  • Artist \ composer
  • Chord reference chart – containing charts of all chords used in the song
  • Lryics with corelating chord names on top for at least one verse and chorus, as well as any part that differs from the song form (bridge, coda, etc).
  • Additional verses do not need to have chord symbols on top
  • Your name
  • a copyright free graphic that goes with the meaning and feel of the song
    • search.creativecommons.com
    • X:\canadian clipart collection
    • X:\CD Shared Resources (corel)\CorelWP12\Graphics\clipart
    • X:\CD Shared Resources (corel)\CorelDraw 12\Clipart
      • previous 3 also found at S:\kools\
    • must photocopy well ( try for black and white, or clipart )
  • Strumming pattern
  • Link to Youtube video of song – not how to play video

Use whatever program you feel comfortable with, but I recommend Corel Draw

Due: Monday October 17th

Marked out of 10

10 -  All required parts are accounted for, clear and artistically co-ordinated
9 – All required parts are accounted for, and well executed.
8 – All required parts are present and
7 – Most required parts are present
6 – Some required parts are present
5 – Few required parts are present
4-0 – Wrong or no required parts are present

]]> http://guitar.kools.org/?feed=rss2&p=83 0 SONG: I will follow you into the dark – death cab for cutie http://guitar.kools.org/?p=80 http://guitar.kools.org/?p=80#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:38:24 +0000 mr.kools http://guitar.kools.org/?p=80 I will follow you into the dark by Death cab for cutie


iWillFollowYou

]]> http://guitar.kools.org/?feed=rss2&p=80 0 Chord game http://guitar.kools.org/?p=74 http://guitar.kools.org/?p=74#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:18:10 +0000 mr.kools http://guitar.kools.org/?p=74 Here it is, as promised!
Chord game

 

]]> http://guitar.kools.org/?feed=rss2&p=74 2 Bemusing http://guitar.kools.org/?p=72 http://guitar.kools.org/?p=72#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:07:31 +0000 mr.kools http://guitar.kools.org/?p=72 Continue reading →]]> Test day was today, and I was kind of disapointed.

What I was expecting:

  • fluid transitions between chords
  • Ease of playing
  • Correct rhythms

What I heard

  • Jittery transitions with
  • Huge gaps between chords
  • inconsistant rhythms, and hesitations
  • lack of practice

Come on guys, we need to pull it together. 

Solution:

Practice shorter, but more frequently.  Create those Zen moments where you can do it in your sleep.

Practice with friends – challenge eachother to do better

Come in for extra help

 

Keep working guys

D.Kools

]]> http://guitar.kools.org/?feed=rss2&p=72 2 Song: I will follow you into the dark – death cab for cutie http://guitar.kools.org/?p=68 http://guitar.kools.org/?p=68#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:01:29 +0000 mr.kools http://guitar.kools.org/?p=68 Original http://youtu.be/rePcHxFJIuU

 

Chords:I will follow you into the dark

]]> http://guitar.kools.org/?feed=rss2&p=68 0 Song: Heart of Gold by Neil Young http://guitar.kools.org/?p=61 http://guitar.kools.org/?p=61#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:38:00 +0000 mr.kools http://guitar.kools.org/?p=61 Neil Young’s Heart of Gold

Chords: heart of gold

Strumming Pattern:

  • One strum per chord
  • Two strums per chord
  • strumming as per chord sheet.
]]> http://guitar.kools.org/?feed=rss2&p=61 0 Song: I’m Yours – Jason Miraz http://guitar.kools.org/?p=58 http://guitar.kools.org/?p=58#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:55:24 +0000 mr.kools http://guitar.kools.org/?p=58 I’m Yours By Jason Miraz

Chords: im yours

Strumming Pattern:

  • One strum per chord (2 bars long 8 count)
  • One strum per bar (4 count)
  • dudu udududu udu
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