Guitar I

Course Number:
MUS 191
Transcript Title:
Guitar I
Created:
Aug 15, 2022
Updated:
Jul 13, 2023
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Hours:
10
Lecture / Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0
Satisfies Cultural Literacy requirement:
No
Satisfies General Education requirement:
No
Grading Options
A-F, P/NP, Audit
Default Grading Options
A-F
Repeats available for credit:
0

Course Description

Develops solo and ensemble guitar in a group setting, stressing the finding of one’s musical voice within the panoply of guitar styles. Surveys classical as well as culturally based styles, and includes guitar notation systems. Varied performance levels will be accommodated in the class. Enthusiasm and possession of a nylon stringed acoustic guitar is the only prerequisite. Audit available.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Perform single line melodies and simple polyphonic pieces in the first position.
  2. Perform simply arranged guitar music with melody, chords and bass line.
  3. Perform selected rudimentary guitar styles drawn from classical and regional repertoire.
  4. Identify prevalent guitar playing styles.

Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies

The determination of assessment strategies is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: writings (journals, self-reflections, pre writing exercises, essays), quizzes, tests, midterm and final exams, group projects, presentations (in person, videos, etc), self-assessments, experimentations, lab reports, peer critiques, responses (to texts, podcasts, videos, films, etc), student generated questions, Escape Room, interviews, and/or portfolios.

Course Activities and Design

The determination of teaching strategies used in the delivery of outcomes is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: lecture, small group/forum discussion, flipped classroom, dyads, oral presentation, role play, simulation scenarios, group projects, service learning projects, hands-on lab, peer review/workshops, cooperative learning (jigsaw, fishbowl), inquiry based instruction, differentiated instruction (learning centers), graphic organizers, etc.

Course Content

  • Guitar anatomy
  • Basic classical technique
  • Selected non-classical techniques
  • Practice routines
  • Notation methods
  • Performance practice
  • Solo performance
  • Ensemble performance
  • Basic harmony
  • Music terminology
  • Rhythm
  • Polyphonic works
  • Complex rhythms
  • Listening to guitar music
  • Historical origins of the guitar
  • Role of the guitar in world music
  • Recital attendance

Competencies and Skills:

  • Perform beginning solo and ensemble musical works using traditional guitar techniques.
  • Aurally identify music of varied historical or regional sources.
  • Understand guitar notation.
  • Identify and solve technical problems involved in performing a basic musical work.