APPLIED MUSICIANSHIP: GROUP GUITAR

Catalog description

Focuses on learning the architecture of the guitar, its styles, and functionality in a contemporary music-making context. Provides a basic understanding of the fretboard through weekly practices that center on improvising and composing with simple scales, modes and chords. Applies skills to learning iconic guitar repertoire with an emphasis on learning by ear, the blues tradition, funk, rock and pop styles and trends. Emphasizes participatory practice required to incorporate chordal blocks and stylistic practice.