MUSI 16A
Beginning Acoustic Guitar


Course Description

A beginning level course covering basic guitar technique, such as strumming, fingerstyle picking, and open and moveable position chords. Both tablature and music notation are covered. No previous musical experience is required. Ideal for learning folk song accompaniment and basic melodies, as well as simple "riffs" and improvisation. Highly recommended for those pursuing music education or primary school teaching certificates and degrees.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
46620 MUSI 16A 01 ···R··· 12:30 PM-01:20 PM Benett Zussman A31
···R··· 01:30 PM-03:20 PM

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
MUSI-016A-01: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Hal Leonard Guitar Method: Complete (w/CD's)
Schmid © 2002
ISBN: 9780634047015
Package Required $29.99 $22.50 $12.00

View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.


Course Details

Units
1.5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 2
Formerly
(Formerly MUSI D056A.)
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ESL 261. and ESL 265., or ESL 461. and ESL 465., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
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