SRJC Course Outlines

12/6/2024 5:37:05 PMMUSP 19B Course Outline as of Summer 2025

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  MUSP 19BTitle:  INTERMEDIATE GUITAR  
Full Title:  Intermediate Guitar
Last Reviewed:2/27/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled1.005 min.Lab Scheduled17.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 122.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  MUSCP 19B

Catalog Description:
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This course continues the study of guitar technique through solo and ensemble performance at an intermediate level. Students will further develop their knowledge of chords, note reading, scales, and accompaniment patterns. A variety of musical styles, from classical to rock, are included in the repertoire.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of MUSP 19A or by audition


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course continues the study of guitar technique through solo and ensemble performance at an intermediate level. Students will further develop their knowledge of chords, note reading, scales, and accompaniment patterns. A variety of musical styles, from classical to rock, are included in the repertoire.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:Completion of MUSP 19A or by audition
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2024Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2024Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Utilize fundamental concepts of music and apply them to the performance of intermediate-level repertoire on the guitar.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate proper right- and left-hand techniques for playing the guitar.
2. Read chord symbols and tablature notation to perform songs and exercises.
3. Utilize first-position and/or movable barre chords to play songs in any key.
4. Apply intermediate-level strumming patterns, arpeggios, and finger-picking to songs studied.
5. Read and interpret music notation to perform melodies on the guitar in the first position and higher.
6. Demonstrate and utilize major, minor, chromatic, pentatonic, and blues scales.
7. Perform solo and ensemble songs drawn from various musical styles.

Topics and Scope
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I. Chords
    A. Review of first-position chords
     B. Movable barre chords
    C. Transposition into all keys
    D. Creating harmonic variety: simple chord substitution
II. Accompaniment Styles (Intermediate Level)
    A. Strumming patterns
    B. Picking techniques
     C. Arpeggios
III. Melody Playing
    A. Review of the first position
    B. Notes from the first to the twelfth fret
    C. Advanced rhythmic skills including sixteenth notes and triplets
    D. Melodies in the first position and higher positions
IV. Scales (First Position and Movable Forms)
    A. Major and minor
    B. Chromatic     
     C. Pentatonic and blues scales
V. Musicianship
    A. Singing while playing
    B. Learning songs by ear
     C. Improvisation and creating your own music
VII. Repertoire (Intermediate Level)
    A. Folk songs
    B. Rock & roll, blues, country/western, and other popular styles
    C. Classical guitar literature

Assignments:
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1. Weekly demonstration of performance skills.
2. Preparation of songs and exercises as assigned.
3. Quizzes on course material (1-3).
4. Weekly in-class performance of songs (melody and accompaniment).
5. Final performance exam.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
30 - 45%
Performance skills
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
10 - 30%
Quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
30 - 45%
Attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Contemporary Class Guitar. Schmid, Will. Hal Leonard. 2000 (classic).
Class Guitar Method, Volume 2. Bay, William. Mel Bay. 2016 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials.

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