MUSI 160 - Beginning Guitar

Credit(s): 1

Designed for beginners, students learn the chords and classical playing techniques needed to accompany, as well as basic music reading and performance. It is not necessary to read music in order to take this course. This course may be repeated for a total of six credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran’s benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Read guitar tablature
Play and strum chords in first position
Establish a secure classical playing technique
Tune a guitar
Transpose using a capo and a plectrum (pick)
Understand basic theory and standard music notation in first position