MUS 100 - Guitar I

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)

Development of the principles of guitar playing with emphasis on a variety of styles and guitar repertoire. Includes parts of the guitar, music symbols, tuning, playing position, right and left hand techniques, notes on the first through third strings, notes on the fourth string, thumb technique, chord strumming, and right-hand arpeggio patterns. Also includes notes on the fifth and sixth strings, sharps and flats, twelve (12) bar blues, right hand chord technique, and open position chords.