Course Description
An introduction to guitar playing. Students will learn the basic fundamentals for a healthy and versatile playing technique. Music notation will be taught. A nylon string (classical) guitar is required. No prior experience playing music or guitar is needed. Guitar rentals are available.
Athena Title
Guitar for Beginners
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in MUSI 3400
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will demonstrate: 1. Basic chordal techniques on the guitar 2. Ability to perform in a variety of different styles, including rock, blues, folk, and classical 3. Ability to tune the instrument 4. Knowledge of style and performance practices relevant to each work studied 5. Ability to play by ear 6. Ability to read guitar music 7. Ability to improvise
Topical Outline
1. Acoustical properties of the guitar 2. Basic fundamental techniques for playing the guitar 3. Tuning - techniques for tuning the guitar 4. Variety of repertoire for the guitar - including rock, blues, folk, and classical 5. Playing by ear 6. How to read guitar music 7. Methods of improvisation
Syllabus