MUSI 150 - Basic Guitar

Institution:
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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Description:
Involves study of fundamental techniques of guitar performance with a focus on reading music notation and fret board knowledge. Students learn chords and scales, as well as physical approaches to the instrument such as posture, left hand position, and use of the pick. Students will read music that is on an easy to intermediate level from folk, classical, and popular styles of music and will also be introduced to techniques of improvisation that will help improve technique and creativity. Students will be divided into small groups for focused instruction and performance projects. Prospective students need to show ability to progress based on either a prior experience playing guitar or music reading skills apart from the guitar and should own an acoustic (steel or nylon string) guitar. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits:
3.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(717) 477-7447
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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