Guitar Class I

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Class
MUSI 1192

An introductory course in acoustic guitar playing based on acoustic and classical guitar technique. Music reading of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and technical exercised are learned to gain initial mastery of the fundamental techniques of guitar playing. A history of the guitar, its major composers and performers will be studied. Three hours lab per week.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  1. Perform guitar music, applying appropriate guitar and interpretation skills by
    1. Demonstrating proper technique in assigned technical exercises;
    2. Demonstrating proper technique in assigned musical repertoire.
  2. Develop the capability of reading printed music by
    1. Displaying an understanding of basic music theory concepts and fundamentals through drills in note recognition, rhythm, chord progressions, key signatures, intervals, scales, and sight reading;
    2. Applying music reading principles in the performance of single pieces.

Required Institutional Learning Core Learning Outcomes (ICLO):

Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Social Responsibility (SR), Teamwork (TW)

Required Textbooks

Required Materials

  1. A nylon string classical (recommended) or steel string acoustic guitar and a foot rest.
  2. Some materials are available via the online classroom (Canvas), which include:
    1. First Lessons for Guitar by Julio S. Segreras
    2. Intro to Music Reading
    3. Metodo Completo de Guitarra Books 1 and 2 by Fernando Carulli
    4. Gymnastics Exercises by Pepe Romero
    5. Coordination Exercises by Manuel Lopez Ramos
  3. Other materials that must be purchased include:
    1. Major and Minor Diatonic Scales by Andres Segovia, ISBN 1598060597
    2. Arpegi Per La Mano Destra by Miguel Abloniz, ASIN B0048NE1D2
Evaluation Standards

Required Institutional Learning Core Learning Outcomes (ICLO):

Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Social Responsibility (SR), Teamwork (TW)

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).