Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Class Guitar II

 Title Abbreviation:   CLASS GUITAR II

 Department:    MUSC

 Course #:    115

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 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 114 with a "C" or higher.

Additional Course Details

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

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Demonstrate intermediate rhythmic strumming patterns
  2. Demonstrate blues and jazz improvisational techniques
  3. Increase recognition of chords and their functions
  4. Demonstrate a more developed understanding of ensemble playing

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. Intermediate strumming and rhythmic patterns
  2. Blues and jazz improvisational techniques
  3. Chords and their functions
  4. Ensemble playing