Not currently offered
Course code

MUSI2001

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course introduces students to elementary guitar technique and musicianship. Students will develop a repertoire of songs and pieces in various styles and obtain a method to further their development on the instrument independently. This course will prepare the student to play the guitar in all situations where simple music making is required. Students will be requested to practice specific music repertoire outside of regular tutorial times to successfully complete the course. A body of work will be created throughout the course for students to use in the primary school environment or any vocation that may benefit. No prior musical knowledge is required.


Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Winter - 2023.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Perform simple chord progressions to a range of popular songs.

2. Sight-read melodies in a range of keys.

3. Develop aural skills with relation to pitch, rhythm, time signature and performing media.

4. Acquire ensemble skills through group performance.

5. Perform technical exercises and patterns.

6. Adapt music-making skills to a variety of classroom and extra curricula performance activities.

7. Develop the ability to select and sequence appropriate repertoire.

8. Care and maintain the instrument including replacing strings.

9. Tuning the guitar including the use of a guitar tuner.


Content

  1. Technical work related to a variety of performance repertoire.
  2. Sequentially selected repertoire of performance materials.
  3. Basic accompaniment skills.
  4. Music literacy skills and aural development appropriate to the level of performance.

Requisite

This course is not available to students in the Bachelor of Music [10646] or Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts [10910] programs.


Assumed knowledge

Students undertaking this subject do NOT require any previous musical training.


Assessment items

Performance: Assessment 1 - Solo/Group Performance

Portfolio: Assessment 2 - Portfolio Transcription

In Term Test: Assessment 3 - Performance Exam Solo and Ensemble

Course outline

Course outline not yet available.