MUS 128 - Classic Rock Guitar

Institution:

Niagara County Community College

Subject:

MUS - Music

Description:

This course is an overview of electric guitar styles used in playing rock music from the 1960¿s through the 1980¿s. It includes the study of barre chords, power chords, open position chords, movable chords. Analysis of playing styles will include such artists as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and others. Classic rock playing styles will be developed by playing classic rock songs such as ¿Purple Haze¿, ¿Hey Joe¿, ¿Sunshine of Your Love¿, ¿Layla¿ and ¿Heartbreaker¿. This course is open to the non-music major. Students must provide their own instrument. Students must have six months or more experience playing the guitar. It is not necessary to read musical notation or tablature. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 614-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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