Class Guitar I.

Catalog description

This course is designed for the beginning guitarist or a guitarist that wants to learn to read music. Students will receive guidance and direction in solving problems related to playing the guitar on a beginning level and will learn many of the different styles, skills and techniques required to become a successful guitarist. Areas of concentration include: correct posture, note reading, aural skills, flat picking, singing songs, rhythmic patterns, chord study, musical forms, improvisation and performing experiences. There will be readings on the history, techniques and aspects of performance of the guitar that the student will reflect on in their journal and share with the class weekly. Students are expected to own a guitar or have unlimited access to a guitar for the entire semester. Prerequisite: RDG 096 or permission of Dean.