Discovering Music Through the Guitar

Catalog description

This course provides concentrated introductory studies in developing the skills needed for playing and performing with the guitar. This course will also train the student to analyze, compose, and experience various multicultural styles of music (e.g., flamenco, reggae, jazz, folk, rock, Brazilian, and more). Emphasis will be placed on discovering the basic elements of music (e.g., melody, harmony, and rhythm) through the guitar. There will also be an in-depth study of the history of the guitar from its ancient roots to its present electric manifestations.