Credits: 5
College Prep Course
Guitar presents instruction in classical, folk, and contemporary guitar techniques. Students will acquire skills in reading music notation. Through practice and performance, students will express themselves creatively. During the course of the year, students will gain historical and cultural perspective by studying, analyzing and performing music from across the historical spectrum. Through analysis of recorded and live performances, students will respond to and assess the technical and aesthetic aspects of guitar performance. By working with clinicians and guest artists, students will gain an understanding of performance discipline and will develop an awareness of the various facets of the music profession.
Upon completion of the class, the student will be able to:
Read notation on all strings in first position.
Know basic I-vi-IV-V7 progressions.
Play power chords.
Perform competently as a soloist and as a member of an ensemble.
Work in a collaborative group to write and perform a song.
Display knowledge of musical terminology.
Demonstrate performance in major and minor keys.
Assessments may include:
Oral and written tests on music and guitar terminology.
Oral and written critique by peers and by faculty.
Public performance.