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 Department:    MUSC

 Course #:    116

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Continuing study and practice of Blues, Jazz, and Rock Guitar styles. Further improvisation on Rock and Blues patterns, intermediate chords, continued note recognition, and ensemble fundamentals will be learned. Students must have an acoustic guitar.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MUSC 115 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate intermediate rhythmic strumming patterns.
2. Demonstrate blues and jazz improvisation.
3. Demonstrate an increased recognition of chords and their functions.
4. Demonstrate an increased understanding of ensemble playing techniques.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Intermediate rhythmic strumming patterns
2. Blues and jazz improvisation
3. Recognition of chords and their functions
4. Ensemble playing