12/26/2024 3:07:14 AM	MUSCP19.1A Course Outline as of Fall 2009	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSCP19.1A	Title:  BEG CLASSICAL GUITAR
Full Title:  Beginning Classical Guitar
Last Reviewed:2/27/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	1.00		5 min.	Lab Scheduled	17.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 122.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
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Catalog Description:

This course teaches beginners and guitarists of other styles fundamental classical guitar techniques for the performance of solo pieces, duets, and ensemble works. Reading music in the first position is emphasized. Students must provide their own acoustic guitar.  

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course teaches beginners and guitarists of other styles fundamental classical guitar techniques for the performance of solo pieces, duets, and ensemble works. Reading music in the first position is emphasized. Students must provide their own acoustic guitar.  

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2009	Inactive:	Spring 2012
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2009	Inactive:	Spring 2012
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate proper right and left hand technique.

2.  Demonstrate and utilize scales in the first position on the guitar.

3.  Perform two- and three-part pieces from the standard classical guitar literature.

4.  Sight read pieces of one-, two-, and three-part textures.

5.  Perform with stylistically appropriate dynamics and tone coloration.

Students repeating this course will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate greater technical achievement on the guitar.

2.  Articulate musical phrases with greater clarity.

3.  Demonstrate greater skill in sight reading.

4.  Perform more difficult repertoire.  

Topics and Scope

I. Instrument Fundamentals

    A. Care and maintenance of the guitar

    B. Tuning

    C. Proper posture and playing position

    D. Basic right hand techniques

        1. Apoyando (rest stroke)

         2. Tirando (free stroke)

    E. Basic left hand position and techniques

II. Fundamentals of Music Notation

    A. Rhythm notation and rests

    B. The notes in first position to the fifth fret

    C. Whole and half steps

    D. Sharps and flats

    E. Key signatures and scales

         1. The chromatic scale

         2. Major scales: C and G major

         3. Relative minor scales: A and E minor

III. Dynamics and Tone Coloration

IV. Repertoire Performance

     A. Progression from one- to three-part pieces

    B. Solo vs. ensemble

    C. Demonstration of music from different style periods

V. Guest Artist Performances (when possible)

(Repeating students will perform new music each semester, enhancing both their skill level and knowledge of the repertoire.)  

Assignments:

1. Weekly demonstration of performance skills.

2. Preparation of songs and exercises as assigned.

3. Quizzes on course material (1-3).

4. Listening assignments and/or concert attendance.

5. In-class performance of pieces studied.

6. Final performance exam.

(Repeating students will be held to higher standards of performance with each repetition.)  

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 evaluations
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 in in-class activities and performances; Listening assignments

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Noad, Frederic. Solo Guitar Playing. New York: Schirmer, 1994. (Classic text)

Instructor prepared materials.  

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