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MVS 1126 Intermediate Class Guitar
Prepared by: Communications and Humanities Division
2015-16
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MVS 1126 Intermediate Class Guitar (1) FA SP Prerequisite: MVS 1116 or prior
guitar experience. An extension of MVS 1116. Students will learn classical
compositions, song accompaniments, basic improvisation for various musical styles, and
exercises to advance their technical and musical development. Meets 2 hours per week
Required Textbook, Software, and other additional materials
Second Year Guitar. Vol. I. Welch, Leo and Marsters, Nancy, Tallahassee: Class Guitar
Resources. 1992
ISBN: 9780979854842
OTHER REQUIRED STUDENT SUPPLY PURCHASES:
Requisite materials include an acoustic guitar with nylon or steel strings (no solid body
electrics or amplifiers), and several plastic picks.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be able to do the following:
1. Read charts containing inversions of primary and secondary chords
2. Demonstrate appropriate strumming patterns and basic finger styles through the
learning of various songs.
3. Recognize notes in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th positions
4. Perform single line sight reading
5. Apply music theory concepts
ASSESSMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes are assessed through in-class performances and tests.
COURSE OUTLINE
Unit One:
Basic Fingers Styles & Strumming Patterns
Unit Two:
Music Theory
Unit Three: Chords & Scales
Unit Four:
Note recognition (1st, 3rd, & 5th) positions
Unit Five:
Sight Reading
Unit Six:
Classical Compositions
Unit Seven: Improvisation
Unit Eight:
Practicum various music exercises and styles
TEACHING AIDS
Instructor may use multimedia equipment in classroom instruction