MUS 1710 - Beginning Guitar

1 sem cr hr

This course provides group instruction in basic guitar skills for students with beginning or intermediate experience. This course progressively develops guitar skills.
MUS 1710 Beginning Guitar and MUS 1720 Intermediate Guitar  must be taken sequentially and are open to all students.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

As a result of taking and passing this course, the student will be able to…

• develop appropriate sitting posture and hand positions.
• learn to play chords, accompaniment, and melodies.
• learn proper strumming, fingerstyle, and flat-picking techniques.
• learn to read standard music notation, chord diagrams, chord symbols, and tablature.
• learn to tune and care for the guitar.
• learn to play various musical genres.