Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Music 122d
Course Title
Elementary Guitar II
Credits
2
Date of Outline
January 2004
2. Course Description
Investigates further guitar
techniques, ensemble and solo
playing. Introduces sight reading.
Develops skill in interpretation
3. Contact Hours/Type
3 hours/lecture/lab
4. Prerequisites
MUS 121d or permission of instructor.
Requires a guitar in playable condition
Corequisites
None
Recommended Preparation
None
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5. General Course Objectives
Music 121d is designed to further the essentials of guitar playing learned in MUS
121d. The emphasis is on the enhancement of concepts presented in MUS 121d which
can be deepened through independent study.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Sight read simple music
Be able to play primary triads in 12 major keys
Use primary triads to improvise accompaniments for intermedeate pieces.
Show strengthened individual hand control
Present repertoire development
Know of many of the great works in guitar literature
Present a solid practice plan
Perform 12 major scales, 12 minor scales, blues scales, and 7 modes
Know how to play specific chords by reading their letter name Demonstrate
proper fingering technique
j. Understand the rudiments of complex music theory
k. Demonstrate knowledge of all key signatures
l. Demonstrate knowledge of all meter and time signatures
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to # 6. Student Learning Outcomes.
1 week
Advanced music theory and chord construction
1 week
Triad inversions
1 week
Extended tertian inversions
2 weeks
Chord progression practice
1 week
Extended tertian inversions continued
1 week
Inversions of Dom 7sus4
1 session
Inversions of minor 7th
1 session
Scale and modal patterns
3
1 week
Chord progression practice
2 weeks
Inversions of major 7#5 chord
3weeks
Repertoire development
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from
those currently available in the field. Examples include
Arnold, Burce. Chord Workbook for Guitar Vol II. 2000. Music Eek: New York.
9.
Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to
10 – 60%
Sores from evaluation rubric
5 – 30%
Concert recitals
10 – 30%
Term projects
10 – 30%
Listening assignments
20%
Written homework assignments
5 – 20%
Participation in class discussions
10 – 20%
Projects, reports, and/or Service-Learning
8 – 10%
Punctuality, attendance, and participation
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will
be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not
limited to
a. group guitar instruction
b. individual instruction
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
lectures and class discussions;
problem solving;
individual practice;
videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs and discussion questions;
guest speakers and attendance at public concerts;
group activities;
oral reports and other student presentations;
homework assignments such as:
music theory written weekly assignments
k. Service-Learning, community service, and/or civic engagement projects;