The course may be repeated for credit. This course is a study in basic keyboard techniques and sight reading. It requires one class period a week with daily practice. The course may be repeated for credit. This course provides a study of basic folk guitar chords and picking techniques.
Emphasis is on singing with the guitar.
This course may be repeated for credit. The history and music of American colonial times to the present. Historical and cultural developments are examined as well as folk music, maritime music, church music,pop music, jazz music, and concert music. This course covers musical terminology, familiarization with musical instruments, keys, basic chords and scales, form and structure of musical composition, and improvisation. The selections and examples are taken from jazz, rather than classical music.