MUS A272: Studio Guitar 4

Course Outline of Record
Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	12/08/2021
Top Code	100400 - Music
Units	1.5 Total Units
Hours	45 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 18; Lab Hours 27)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	Yes
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S), Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

Continuation of Studio Guitar 1, 2 and 3. Emphasis on intermediate and advanced picking techniques, analysis of styles, history and appreciation, improvisation, arranging and performance of chordal solos for the guitar. ADVISORY: MUS A271 or successful audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

Perform at a public performance for at least ten minutes with a small ensemble, reading from a lead sheet and utilizing the following techniques:melodic soloing, improvising, and comping.
Evaluate recorded musical performances based upon the artist, style of music, and ensemble clarity.
Arrange and perform a “chord-melody solo.”

Course Objectives

1. Improvise to chord changes from a lead sheet using a variety of modes and scales.
2. Recognize stylistic differences between improvising performers.
3. Develop an individual style of improvisation.
4. Arrange and perform solos on the guitar.

Lecture Content

1. Scales a. Introduction to modes b. Dorian c. Phrygian d. Lydian e. Mixolidian f. Minor g. Minor with raised 6th h. Locrian 2. Chord Symbols (movable) a. Altered major harmonies b. Dominant versus tonic c. I7+11 d. Imaj9 e. I6 f. Iadd9 g. Isus h. Doubly inflected chords i. Power chords j. Common tone diminished chords 3. Guitar History and Appreciationa. Effects of technologyb. Stylistic historyc. Musical examplesd. Notable performers 4. Musical Theory – chord a. Pre-dominant harmony b. Tri-tone dominant substitution c. The altered dominant and pre-dominant applications d. Dissonant V chords e. V9 versus vb9 f. V7 versus V+7 g. ii-V-I progressions using the altered dominant, embellished harmony and chord substitutions 5. Musical Rhythms a. Mixed meter b. 5/4 time c. Jazz waltz d. Swinging the beat 6. The chord- melody solo 7. Arranging for solo guitara. Find the melodyb. Add bass linec. Add important notes of the harmonyd. Fill in the spaces (comping or soloing) 8. Solo and Ensemble Performancesa. Melodyb. Comping using chord substitutionsc. Soloing over chord substitutions

Lab Content

0 0 1 172 983 8 2 1153 14.0 1. Practicing techniques a. Warm up b. Sight reading c. Dexterity skills d. nb Relaxation e. Tone improvement techniques f. Chord voicing g. Comping rhythm 2. Ensemble skills a. Following a conductor b. Listening to the ensemble

Method(s) of Instruction

Lecture (02)
Lab (04)

Instructional Techniques

Lecture, group rehearsal and performance, solo rehearsal and performance

Reading Assignments

Students will spend approximately 2 hours per week reading music literature.

Writing Assignments

Students must demonstrate proficiency in performing studio guitar techniques to the instructors satisfaction to complete the course

Out-of-class Assignments

Students will spend a minimum of 90 minutes of practice outside of class of assigned music.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Written (music) and performance tests, public performance of basic studio guitar music by memory Attendance and class participation

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration