MPRF106
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Introductory Foundations in Guitar
Course Title
Class Guitar
Course Long Title
Introductory Foundations in Guitar
Course Typically Offered
FS - Fall & Spring
Min Credit Hours
1
Description
Fundamentals of plectrum and fingerstyle guitar. Highly recommended for students interested in learning the basics in electric, steel string acoustic and nylon string guitar performance. This class serves as a foundation for the techniques, terminology and musical vocabulary that will assist any beginning or self-taught guitarist in developing a sustainable, lifelong relationship with the instrument. We will work in a group lessons format to discover healthy approaches to technique, as well as the basic chord shapes, scales, strumming and finger-picking patterns that form the foundation of guitar
performance across a variety of styles. Students can expect to learn song structures, 'riffs', and chord progressions in a number of genres and from a wide selection of musical eras. Open to complete beginners, or to self-taught players who would like to build a solid foundation to supplement their personal practice from the ground up.
performance across a variety of styles. Students can expect to learn song structures, 'riffs', and chord progressions in a number of genres and from a wide selection of musical eras. Open to complete beginners, or to self-taught players who would like to build a solid foundation to supplement their personal practice from the ground up.