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San Diego State University

Chords, Chords, Chords!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The goal of this musical card game is to recognize one chord for guitar in two seperate notation styles.
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Del Mar College: Bach's Method of Transcription

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a comprehensive account of how Bach's BWV 964 method of transcription was derived with particular interest for interpreting what musical ideas were deemed important by Bach. Especially handy for guitarists who are...
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Flemenco World: The First Solo Recordings, Paco and Jazz

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an excerpt from Paco Sevilla's book "Paco de Lucia: A New Tradition for the Flamenco Guitar" which tell of Paco de Lucia's first solo recordings.
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Pay the Piper

For Students 3rd - 8th
A resource for children who want to play a musical instrument, and their parents, this website includes answers to such questions as "Where do you get lessons?" and "How much will a new instrument cost?" Also included are informational...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Duane Eddy

For Students 9th - 10th
Known for his "twang", Duane Eddy has been called "the first rock and roll guitar god". Read about the history of his music and view a list of his most popular songs.
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Merna A Forster

Heroines: Joni Mitchell

For Students 6th - 8th
Joni Mitchell is one of Canada's most prolific Canadian musicians. Her life and career are profiled here, with LOTS of links for further study.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Buddy Guy

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Buddy Guy, an American blues musician noted for his slashing electric guitar riffs and passionate vocals.
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Curated OER

How to Make Art From Guitar Strings

For Students 9th - 10th
The perfect project idea for anyone who loves music. Gather your materials and create dozens of variations.
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Luigi Boccherini

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice overview biography and a huge list of his works with links to purchase.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Elmore James

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Elmore James, an American blues singer-guitarist noted for the urgent intensity of his singing and guitar playing. He was a significant influence on the development of rock music.