MUSI 16A
Beginning Acoustic Guitar
Course Description
A beginning level course covering basic guitar technique, such as strumming, fingerstyle picking, and open and moveable position chords. Both tablature and music notation are covered. No previous musical experience is required. Ideal for learning folk song accompaniment and basic melodies, as well as simple "riffs" and improvisation. Highly recommended for those pursuing music education or primary school teaching certificates and degrees.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46620 | MUSI 16A | 01 | ···R··· | 12:30 PM-01:20 PM | Benett Zussman | A31 |
| ···R··· | 01:30 PM-03:20 PM |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-04-06 to 2026-06-26.
Footnote:
MUSI-016A-01: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Hal Leonard Guitar Method: Complete (w/CD's) Schmid © 2002 ISBN: 9780634047015 | Package | Required | $29.99 | $22.50 | $12.00 | |
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 1.5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
- Weekly Lab Hours: 2
- Formerly
- (Formerly MUSI D056A.)
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter 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.