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Mus 56Jazz/Blues/Rock Guitar
Text: Guitar School by Jerry Snyder, Book 2 with CD
De Anza College:Tuesday, April 9th to June 25th, 7:00p.m. - 9:40p.m.
Degree Application 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: Music 14B or approval of the teacher (may be taken six times for credit)
Music 56 is an intermediate guitar class designed for students interested in playing popular music styles. It is a study of the common practices used in jazz, rock and blues music. Guitar styles from the 1940’s to the present will be examined through the use of recordings, demonstrations and written examples. This course will start with the blues including it’s form, riff styles and techniques for both accompanying and soloing. The class will progress through scales and chord voicings commonly found in jazz, rock and blues styles. Specific guitar techniques will be demonstrated in class and students will have a chance to practice these techniques in a classroom setting. Chord voicings, scales, right-hand techniques, and the development of solo and accompaniment skills in these styles will be emphasized. Specific songs in each style will be presented for the students to learn and then demonstrate their knowledge through performance tests.
You can register online at www.deanza.fhda.edu Fees for the class include a Basic Fee of $23 plus $10.50 for 1 1/2 units. The textbook with CD - Guitar School, Book 2 by Jerry Snyder costs $19.95. A Spring quarter parking ticket may be purchased for 26.50 (campus parking is $2.00 each time) - Music 56 meets 12 times. This course may also be taken for No Credit (no grade).
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