Will cover practices, history, and resources for several major religions. I 2 Sem Hrs Beginning class instruction leading to the ability to play melodies and accompanying chord patterns and rhythms. The chords and the right hand styles are applied to both popular and traditional music. Students will be expected to provide their own instruments. A continuation of Guitar I which covers chords in higher positions, including bar chord and chord forms.
Popular music is used extensively, along with short classical and flamenco pieces.
Students will be expected to provide their own instruments. 2 Sem Hrs Studies breathing, resonance, diction and interpretation of various styles of vocal music. Designed to develop specific musical skills as well as sensitivity to ensemble performance. Literature will represent all historical periods and styles in both the secular and sacred genres. Sight reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising and modulating will be stressed as they relate to specific needs to accompanists.