Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size30–35 studentsCredits2 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis is a course emphasizing beginning guitar techniques and repertoire focused on the first position. Topics include playing position, tuning, free and rest strokes, alternation, naming of fingers, chords, and arpeggios. The student is introduced to musical notation, time and counting. In the study of the first position, the student is exposed to sharps, flats, natural signs, and key signatures. Students will perform two-part pieces. The course is designed for beginning guitarists and/or guitarists with no music reading background. Field trips may be required.Usually HeldThu 4:00pm–5:15pm, Thu 4:00pm–5:10pm, Thu 5:15pm–6:35pm, Thu 5:20pm–6:35pm 