MUSC 116 - Class Guitar III

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 115 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 improvisation.
Demonstrate an increased recognition of chords and their functions.
Demonstrate an increased understanding of ensemble playing techniques.

Course Contents

Intermediate rhythmic strumming patterns
Blues and jazz improvisation
Recognition of chords and their functions
Ensemble playing

Instructional Units: 2