MUSI 2324.

003 (Beginning Guitar)

SYLLABUS
Randall Nye, Instructor
Office: JO 1.206
Phone: 972-860-7444 ext. 1926
E-mail: Randy.Nye@DCCCD.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION: UT DALLAS MUSI 2324,INTRO GUITAR CLASS:

Spring 2006, Sat. 9:30 am-12:15 pm
Objective: The presentation of introductory technique in order to develop playing abilities at the beginning level on
the classical guitar, and second, the study of the guitar through its history and varied musical culture. This goal will
be achieved via class participation and follow-up home practice. While this course will stress the development of
correct techniques and musicianship of the participants at the introductory level, it is by no means limited in scope to
beginners only. More experienced players of the guitar who would like to improve their abilities and understanding
of the instrument and its lore are welcome in this class.
Grades will be calculated through a combination of participation/attendance in class, quizzes, and a two part final
exam. The first part of the exam will be cognitive and the second part on playing the guitar.
No absences will qualify you – in part – for the grade of “A.” Extra points are given for perfect attendance. Please
note: the grade of incomplete is discouraged as an option in this course. If you cannot complete the course for any
reason, please withdraw from the course and take it again at a later date.
Finally, I would like to welcome each one of you to guitar studies at UTD! I hope that you profit from and enjoy this
class, and I hope to see many of you again in the Spring Semester in Guitar Ensemble/Intermediate guitar.
Intermediate Guitar meets weekly Thursday at 3:30pm-6:15 pm in this room. Permission is required, so please let
me know that you are interested in this class.

TEXT AND MATERIALS:

Solo Guitar Playing by Frederic Noad, Schirmer Books, third edition. A classical guitar, or suitable acoustic guitar
fitted with nylon strings.
RECOMMENDED: A footrest, tuning fork or pitch pipe, and metronome.
NOTE: UTD has a limited number of guitars for rent. Contact me for further info.

Last day to drop a class without a “W” ………………….Wed.,Jan. 25

Undergraduates WP or WF withdraw period begins …… Mon.,February 13
Undergraduates last day to withdraw with WP/WF ……..Thurs., March 16
Graduates last day to withdraw with an automatic “W “…Fri.,March 24
Final Exam……………………………………………….. Sat., April 29
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
2 Tests: 30%
Attendance and weekly preparation: 20%
Final Exam: 30%
Attendance and one page written review of UTD Guitar Events:
2/3; 2/9; 3/16-18; 4/7 (free to UTD students w/ UTD photo ID) 20%
Numerical scores will be converted to letter grades by the following scale:
90-100…………A 60-69…………D
80-89………….B below 60……..F
70-79………….C
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance is the greatest predictor of your success in this course. Your attendance at
every one of the classes is important and expected. Only one absence will be allowed to qualify for an A –
regardless of excused or unexcused absences. Absence from class is not an excuse for late work, or failure to be
prepared for the next lesson. Students are responsible for all material covered in class.