MUSC 136* - Intermediate Guitar

2 CR

Develops the skills and knowledge required for playing the guitar, reading music and performance techniques in greater depth. Intended for students with a moderate level of experience. Students must supply their own ACOUSTIC guitar.

Course Outcomes

Identify a medium sample of key signatures and play the Major scale patterns related to those key signatures.
Identify the diatonic notes on the fret board in by name and find their representation on the music staff.
Identify growing level of complex rhythmic note values and play simple melodies with rhythmic accuracy.
Read and perform chords indicated by a moderate number of chord nomenclature and tablature
Demonstrate the ability to perform chords in a variety of voicings
Identify and perform music demonstrating meter and chordal rhythmic patterns accurately.
Perform a variety of strumming and picking patterns
Play pieces learned in class by both reading from manuscript and from memory
Design and implement an effective practice routine

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