MUS 137 - Classical Guitar

Credits: 2

Nylon-string classical guitars are recommended. Introduces techniques and repertoire of the classical guitar and students will perform a variety of simple repertoire pieces from different historical style periods. Emphasizes solo and ensemble playing. Teaches rest stroke, free stroke, arpeggio technique, proper posture and positioning, reading music in 2 parts, and basic expressive interpretation.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 135 or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: Humanities
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Read and perform guitar music.
1. Read and play treble clef notes from E to g2.
2. Relate written notes to positions on guitar.
3. Read music in two parts on a single staff.
4. Read simple chord voicing.
5. Play single note melodies from classical repertoire.
6. Play 2-part pieces.
Manipulate the right hand in plucking the guitar strings.
1. Execute proper right hand thumb motion and movement.
2. Execute proper right hand index, middle, and ring finger movement in rest and free s strokes.
Demonstrate basic playing technique.
1. Demonstrate correct posture and playing position.
2. Demonstrate correct left hand movements.
3. Coordinate right and left hand movements simultaneously.
Understand basic musicianship.
1. Identify phrases.
2. Identify and execute changes of timbre.
3. Identify and execute dynamics.