Music 1151 - Class Guitar I – Spring 2008
Dr. Deborah Barber, 377 Witherspoon, 964-3235, dbarber@atu.edu
Catalog Description:
Guitar Class I is introductory classroom instruction in folk and popular styles
of guitar playing: technique, music reading, history of the guitar, chord
symbols, song accompaniment patterns, stage etiquette and ensemble
performance. Class size is limited to 15 students. Class is for one semester
credit hour and meets for one hour twice a week.
http://lfa.atu.edu/music/barber/guitar
Music or Music Education major or minor or permission of the instructor.
Course Objectives:
Students who have successfully completed the course will have the following
competencies:
Be able to identify the parts of the guitar
Be able to tune the guitar.
Be able to read chord diagrams and tablature
Be able to read chord charts
Be able to play fundamental chords in the keys of G, D, E and A
Be able to use strumming and fingerpicking styles.
Be able to identify and discuss characteristics of various styles of guitar
playing
Be able to develop skills to teach the instrument to others.
Be able to use the guitar as an alternative to piano for elementary
classroom instruction.
Objectives will be met through:
Demonstration with hands on application by the student
Handouts of charts, diagrams, technical exercises
Daily warm-up exercises and structured practice
Listening, analyzing, and arranging guitar music
Written and performance midterm and final tests.
Assessment Methods:
Students are evaluated on weekly participation, performance, and
achievement, as well as mid-term and final examinations. Students will be
tested also on the successful completion of each unit of study.
MAIN STUDY UNITS
Chord proficiency
Strumming proficiency
Picking patterns
Repertoire – personal and representational samples of various styles
Standard tunings
Accompaniment by ear
Accompaniment with music
Transposition
Sight-reading
Arranging for solo and ensemble guitar