Riffs: Guitar Cultures & Practice 2 (MUSI20196)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject is a further exploration of popular guitar styles that have had widespread impact over the past century, including blues, rock and global folk styles.
In weekly tutorials, students will learn to play examples of these guitar styles, culminating in an end of semester in-class group performance.
Through weekly lectures, students learn to recognise the musical and social significance of a range of global guitar styles. Feedback on guitar skills will be provided to students at weekly tutorials. Students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of styles and topics through regular quizzes based on weekly readings.
NOTE: Guitars will be provided at tutorials. Students will need access to an instrument for practice outside of class.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- perform examples of global guitar styles in small groups;
- identify and demonstrate a variety of guitar techniques;
- recognise and critically discuss global guitar styles;
- use appropriate musical vocabulary to describe diverse musical styles.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- analytical and problem-solving skills;
- a metacognitive approach to preparation and practice of repertoire.
Last updated: 20 March 2025