We learned what a scale was and on paper wrote out all the scales with sharps and all their triads. We then played the C scale, C chord, C triad in Root position, C major triad, C minor triad, a C modified arpeggio. and a C regular arpeggio. We then played one new song. Next week we will learn more C related material and hopefully begin applying the theory to other keys. I played "Fur Elise" so that Baylie could see what she learned today was in that work. She has great hands and I hope to teach her songs that require a larger hand while still applying the theory principles we learned today. Kevin, Baylie's guitar teacher, saw us addressing theory and pointed out the value of what we were learning. When it comes to short cuts in music there really aren't any except for theory. One learns to analyze the music quicker, master it sooner, memorize it earlier, and recall it easier.