Note Recognition Modules improve both staff reading and guitar visualiztion.  Content of each of the 14 levels of modules, follows the technical sequence of the Shearer Method Book I: Classical Guitar Foundations.

Note Recognition Modules

As you progress through the book, use the drills to:
  • recognize single staff notes
  • recognize staff dyads and triads
  • recognize fingerboard patterns
  • practice newly introduced material.
  • reinforce older material.
Level
Content
Shearer Method Book I
Level 1
Notes on ④, ③, & ②
to p. 34
Level 2
Dyads on ③ & ②.
to p. 39
Level 3
6 Notes—Notes on ② & ①
Level 4
Dyads on ② & ①.
to p. 49
Level 5
8 Notes on ② & ① —including Chromatic (sharp) Notes—C#, F#.
to p. 52
Level 6
Chromatic dyads on ③, ② & ①.
to p. 58
Level 7
17 notes (notes on ④ and open strings ⑤ & ⑥).
to p. 61
Level 8a
Non-Chromatic Triads on strings ④, ③, & ②.
to p. 77
Level 8b
Chromatic Triads on strings ④, ③, & ②.
Level 9a
Non-Chromatic Triads on strings ③, ② & ①.
to p. 79
Level 9b
Chromatic Triads on strings ③, ② & ①.
Level 10
20 notes (F# on ④, B on 3, A# on ③).
to p. 81
Level 11
24 notes on ⑤ & ⑥.
to p. 105
Level 12
26 notes (F# on ⑥ and Bb on ⑤).
to p. 109
Level 13
Complete chromatic open position).
to p. 114
Level 14
Chord Recognition.