Contemporary Guitar for Beginners | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

MUS 1115

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Arts (Music)

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School:

School of Liberal and Performing Arts

Department:

Music Dance Drama

Course Discipline:

Music

Course Description & Objectives:

This course is designed for students with little or no background in pop guitar playing. It introduces students to the basics of pop guitar playing and performance techniques. Every student must participate in the Departmental Performances as part of course work. Objectives:

To introduce the basics of playing guitar, the right posture, and handing of the instrument
To introduce the rudiments of standard musical notation, major scales, and basic rhythm accompaniment
To equip students with knowledge to handle, care and store guitars
To equip students with skills to enable them pursue and engage in creative and aesthetic expression
To equip students with aural and sight singing skills

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstration of basic guitar fundamentals such as tuning, reading chord charts, tablature and the note names on the fingerboard
Ability to Perform proper left and right hand techniques
Demonstration of the understanding of the rudiments of standard musical notation, major scales, and basic rhythm accompaniment
Ability to participate in solo/ensemble performance