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Fall 2008 Guitar Courses

Learning to play guitar in a UH Leeward course is a wonderful way to earn general education core credits, enrich yourself and have fun! If the class is closed, email me or come to class the first day with your student number and I'll add you in. Fall '07 course outlines are linked below (adobe PDF).

If a course is full or you have problems registering, email your student ID to me and I'll be happy to input an override.

Mus 103 • Guitar Ensemble I (LCC Guitars)

Perform masterworks for guitar orchestra and small ensembles: Bach, Handel, Ravel, Mozart and many others. This course culminates with one or more public concerts. Open only to those with classical guitar and note reading experience. If you're a beginner, enroll in Mus 121D or 121E. Recommended prep: Mus 121C. 2 credits. TTh 10:30-11:45. Course Outline (Adobe PDF)

Mus 121D • Classic Guitar I

Tired of the same old chuck 'n jive, hum 'n strum guitar? Learn to play classic guitar! Classic guitar combines melody & accompaniment together into a musically complete solo. It's the most satisfying way to play guitar! We start at the beginning, so you'll learn music reading, technique and tuning before you start your first solos. When you finish this course you'll play solos at the level of Greensleeves or Malaguena. No prerequisites. Open to everyone! 2 credits. MWF 10:00-10:50; TTh 9:00-10:15. Syllabus MWF

Mus 121E • Pop/Folk Guitar I

If you want to play folk and pop tunes or learn to accompany yourself with guitar, this is your course. You'll study music reading, finger picking, bass lines, and strumming and arpeggio patterns for song accompaniment. Soon you'll be jammin' with your garage and praise band buds. No prerequisites. Open to plain folks. 2 credits. MWF 12:00-12:50. Course Outline (Adobe PDF)

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