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Guitar
6GTC 201 (I-2) History and Literature of Guitar I
A course which examines the literature of guitar-related instruments of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, including the vihuela, four-course guitar, Baroque guitar, Baroque lute, and theorbo. Notation conventions (with an emphasis on Renaissance and Baroque tablature and figured-bass realization) are studied, as well as documented performance practices. Students also acquire techniques for researching original sources.
6GTC 202 (II-2) History and Literature of Guitar II
A continuation of the preceding semester, this is a course which examines the solo, chamber, and concerto literature for the guitar across the classical, romantic, and twentieth-century style periods. The development of the instrument is discussed, along with developments in notation and guitar techniques as well as research methods.
6GTC 210 (II-2) Guitar Pedagogy
A course designed to examine the historic and contemporary materials and techniques available for effectively teaching the guitar to students at all levels. The course surveys a wide range of method and studies, and examines the effectiveness of various pedagogical approaches to technique and interpretive analysis. The history of guitar pedagogy is also studied.
6GTC 220 (I-2) Fretboard Harmony
A course designed to develop a full knowledge of the fretboard through the study of fingerings, harmony, sight reading, score reading, transposition, and figured-bass.
6GTC 401, 402 (I, II-2) Seminar in Guitar Studies
Examination and integration of guitar literature, fretboard harmony, guitar pedagogy, and research techniques. Students research the instruments, styles, notation systems, composers, and repertory of the guitar. Professional activities are also addressed. Required of all guitarists in the MM PRL program.