MUSI 147A - Beginning Guitar

    Recent Professors
    Mandeda Uch
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    6.3Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    None
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of MUSI 147A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will focus on fundamental aspects of holding, tuning, and basic performance techniques for pickstyle guitar. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of music including reading notation and basic music theory. Students will examine melodies, strumming patterns, and chord playing through the use of both traditional and contemporary popular music repertoire.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:00pm–6:35pm, Mon Wed 6:45pm–8:10pm