Chabot College
May 1993
Course Outline for Music 20
ELEMENTARY GUITAR
Catalog Description:
20 - Elementary Guitar
1 unit
Beginning guitar using a combination of folk and classic approaches to playing technique, utilizing
basic scales and chords in first position, and music notation. Strongly recommended: Music 6.
2 hours.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should:
1. be able to perform folk song accompaniments and simple solos in
first position in the keys of C, G, D, A, E and several minor keys;
2. understand the principles of guitar notation;
3. be able to transpose several of the compositions to accommodate various vocal ranges;
4. develop an understanding of the "classic" approach to guitar performance.
Course Content:
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"Classic" playing position
Tuning
Guitar music notation and symbols
Chords in first position
Scales in first position
Arpeggio patterns
Transposition
Accompanimental techniques
Solo guitar playing
Methods of Presentation:
1. Demonstration
2. Participation
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Graded performance assignments
2. Weekly progress through performance
3. A midterm and final exam
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Guitar Note Speller; Aaron Shearer; Belwin Publishers
Special Student Materials:
The student must provide their own "classic" or nylon string guitar.
FS:kh Mus 20.42 Revised: 11/1/93