Description
Intermediate Guitar Level II – Part 2 of 2
This packet develops essential intermediate guitar skills with a clear focus on the pentatonic scale, movable CAGED scale forms, and performance-level chord progressions. Materials are tied directly to the Hal Leonard Guitar Method (Books 1–3 by Will Schmid & Greg Koch) while extending learning with RMS-designed supplements.
What’s Included
- Cover + Teacher-Facing Lesson Plans – Goals, objectives, and pacing strategies.
- Open Pentatonic Studies – G major / E minor scale and sequences in open position.
- Movable Scale Form Studies – G and C forms of the CAGED system with diagrams, arpeggios, and progressions.
- Sight-Reading Repertoire – Traditional and arranged melodies designed for CAGED scale-form application (The Tailor and the Mouse, The Purple Bamboo, etc.).
- Key-Specific Worksheets – Eb major / C minor and C major / A minor resources.
Key Skills Covered
- Perform open pentatonic scales and sequences in G major and E minor.
- Apply movable pentatonic forms using the G and C CAGED shapes.
- Recognize and perform melodies by scale degree, connecting to standard notation.
- Build chord progressions using diagrams with primary chords as arpeggios.
- Apply pentatonic scales in riffs such as Day Tripper (The Beatles) and Hey Good Lookin’.
- Strengthen barre chord performance with popular progressions for the method book and performance music from Hal Leonard Essential Elements.
- Perform sight-reading melodies that integrate suspension chords, barre chords, and traditional chords.
Why Teachers Value This Resource
- Sequenced & Practical – Extends the Hal Leonard Method with supplemental materials that fill critical gaps.
- Flexible – Diagrams, arpeggios, and melodies give teachers tools to guide both class-wide and individual study.
- Student-Friendly – Scale-degree notation, clear diagrams, and progressive challenges build confidence and independence.
- Time-Saving – Ready-to-use worksheets and structured plans reduce prep time.
All RMS materials are part of a larger sequenced curriculum. Each packet builds on previous levels while preparing students for advanced studies.
Guitar Intermediate Level 2 Part 2 of 2 – Lesson Plans PDF (Hal Leonard Aligned)
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Description
Intermediate Guitar Level II – Part 2 of 2
This packet develops essential intermediate guitar skills with a clear focus on the pentatonic scale, movable CAGED scale forms, and performance-level chord progressions. Materials are tied directly to the Hal Leonard Guitar Method (Books 1–3 by Will Schmid & Greg Koch) while extending learning with RMS-designed supplements.
What’s Included
- Cover + Teacher-Facing Lesson Plans – Goals, objectives, and pacing strategies.
- Open Pentatonic Studies – G major / E minor scale and sequences in open position.
- Movable Scale Form Studies – G and C forms of the CAGED system with diagrams, arpeggios, and progressions.
- Sight-Reading Repertoire – Traditional and arranged melodies designed for CAGED scale-form application (The Tailor and the Mouse, The Purple Bamboo, etc.).
- Key-Specific Worksheets – Eb major / C minor and C major / A minor resources.
Key Skills Covered
- Perform open pentatonic scales and sequences in G major and E minor.
- Apply movable pentatonic forms using the G and C CAGED shapes.
- Recognize and perform melodies by scale degree, connecting to standard notation.
- Build chord progressions using diagrams with primary chords as arpeggios.
- Apply pentatonic scales in riffs such as Day Tripper (The Beatles) and Hey Good Lookin’.
- Strengthen barre chord performance with popular progressions for the method book and performance music from Hal Leonard Essential Elements.
- Perform sight-reading melodies that integrate suspension chords, barre chords, and traditional chords.
Why Teachers Value This Resource
- Sequenced & Practical – Extends the Hal Leonard Method with supplemental materials that fill critical gaps.
- Flexible – Diagrams, arpeggios, and melodies give teachers tools to guide both class-wide and individual study.
- Student-Friendly – Scale-degree notation, clear diagrams, and progressive challenges build confidence and independence.
- Time-Saving – Ready-to-use worksheets and structured plans reduce prep time.
All RMS materials are part of a larger sequenced curriculum. Each packet builds on previous levels while preparing students for advanced studies.






