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MUSA 133 Functional Guitar Class II

Previously MUSC 190. This is the second in a two-semester sequenced class. It is designed to address the specialized skill sets needed for music students wanting to pursue a major in music therapy or music education as well as for music therapists to meet the list of core competencies as defined by the American Music Therapy Association. It is also an introduction to guitar accompaniment for the general elective student. The course will continue advancing on the topics covered in Functional Guitar Class I with emphasis on standard notation reading, group accompaniment, advanced chord structures and finger picking approaches. The goal of this class is to produce technical and accompaniment competencies utilizing tablature, chord charts, and standard notation with an emphasis on folk, blues, popular, and multicultural idioms.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

MUSA 132 or MUSC 189

Hours Weekly

2