Course Description
The development of fundamental guitar proficiency, through a wide repertoire of folk and popular songs, for students with no previous experience. Must supply a 6-string acoustic guitar.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Perform appropriate fundamental techniques (chord positions, simple melody playing, and strumming/picking patterns) in select folk and popular music.
Apply functional literacy in recognizing and playing chords and understanding of standard guitar notations (lead sheets, tablature).
Develop aural discrimination skills.
Evaluate techniques explored through the course as used by other guitar players.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Participation and Discussion | 15% |
Journal Reflections | 15% |
Video and Self-Evaluations | 15% |
Quizzes | 10% |
Midterm Exam | 20% |
Final Exam | 25% |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
94 - 100% | A |
90 – 93.99% | A - |
87 – 89.99% | B + |
84 – 86.99 % | B |
80 – 83.99 % | B - |
77 – 79.99 % | C + |
74 – 76.99 % | C |
70 – 73.99 % | C - |
67 – 69.99 % | D + |
64 – 66.99% | D |
60 – 63.99 % | D - |
0 – 59.99 % | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and Participation are graded components of this course. Students must attend class each day with a 6-string acoustic guitar and miss no more than two scheduled classes during the semester. All students' final grade will be penalized at a rate of +/- per absence upon a third absence.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Students must have access to a 6-string acoustic guitar that is both in playable and tunable condition.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.