MUSC 115 - Class Guitar II

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Continuing study and practice of Blues, Jazz, and Rock Guitar styles. Further improvisation on Rock and Blues patterns, intermediate chords, continued note recognition, and ensemble fundamentals will be learned. Students must have an acoustic guitar.

Prerequisite: MUSC 114 with a C or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Music Lesson: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Academic Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate intermediate rhythmic strumming patterns
Demonstrate blues and jazz improvisational techniques
Increase recognition of chords and their functions
Demonstrate a more developed understanding of ensemble playing

Course Contents

Intermediate strumming and rhythmic patterns
Blues and jazz improvisational techniques
Chords and their functions
Ensemble playing

Instructional Units: 2