12/26/2024 3:37:17 AM	MUSCP19.1B Course Outline as of Fall 2009	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSCP19.1B	Title:  INT CLASSICAL GUITAR
Full Title:  Intermediate 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 continues the development of classical guitar technique and music reading skills through exercises, studies, solos, and ensemble playing (duets, trios, and quartets). Students will explore diverse literature from different style periods in a variety of keys.  

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of MUSCP 19.1A (or MUS 19.1A) or by audition.

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course continues the development of classical guitar technique and music reading skills through exercises, studies, solos, and ensemble playing (duets, trios, and quartets). Students will explore diverse literature from different style periods in a variety of keys.  

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Completion of MUSCP 19.1A (or MUS 19.1A) or by audition.
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 intermediate-level right and left hand classical guitar technique.

2.  Read and interpret music notation for the guitar in the first position and up the fretboard.

3.  Demonstrate and utilize two- and three-octave scales across the guitar fretboard.

4.  Perform intermediate-level solos, duets, and trios for classical guitar.

5.  Sight read classical guitar repertoire at an intermediate level.

6.  Demonstrate the ability to play chords and their inversions as they appear in the repertoire.

7.  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.  Notation and Sight Reading

    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. Reading in the first position and higher positions

II. Scales

    A. Basic forms

    B. Two- and three-octave forms ("Segovia Scales")

    C. The circle of fifths

III. Chords

    A. I, IV, and V7 chords

     B. Inversions

    C. Barre chords - half and full barre (movable chord forms)

IV. Technical Skills

    A. Extending the range and control of dynamics

    B. Tone quality (tasto/ponticello, etc.)

    C. Vibrato

    D. Ascending and descending slurs (ligado technique)

    E. Ornaments and grace notes

    F. Harmonics

        1.  Natural harmonics and their notation

        2. "Artificial" harmonics

V. Literature (Solos, Duets, Trios, and Quartets)

    A. The Renaissance (Dowland, Narvaez, et al.)

    B. Baroque Lute Music (Weiss, et al.)

     C. The Classical Era (Sor, Carcassi, Giuliani, et al.)

     D. The Romantic Era (Tarrega, et al.)

    E. The Modern Era (Torroba, Brouwer, et al.)

    F. Flamenco and other Latin styles

    G. The impact of Andres Segovia

VI. Demonstration of styles and music periods through recorded music and/or video of performances.

VII. Student Performances

VIII. 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:

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

Instructor prepared materials.

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