Contemporary Sight-Reading Skills for Guitarists

Course Number
ILGT-386
Description
A sight-reading class for guitarists utilizing modern music in funk and jazz styles. The class will be based on a working guitarist's skills necessary to function in practical playing situations. Drills will utilize play-along recordings where class members will have to add parts on the spot. Guitar ensemble material will also be used to gain ensemble, phrasing, and intonation skills, as well as big band charts reading lines, comping chords, and improvising.
Credits
1
Prerequisites
None
Required Of
None
Electable By
Guitar principals
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
GUIT
Course Chair
Kim Perlak
Taught By
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