MUSI 14A
Classical Guitar I


Course Description

This course will provide students with beginning instruction for playing the classical, nylon-stringed guitar, assuming there is no prior musical experience. It introduces basic note reading on the first four frets of the instrument, left and right-hand techniques, including free strokes, rest strokes, arpeggio technique, left-hand development of strength and independence. Chords, chord progression, and basic strumming techniques will also be introduced.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
28124 MUSI 14A 01 ·T····· 12:30 PM-01:20 PM Benett Zussman A31
···R··· 01:30 PM-03:20 PM

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
1.5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 2
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Pass/Fail Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
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