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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title MUSC 1440: Guitar/Bass Lessons

Catalog Description

Credits 1
Hours/Week 0.5
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

The course provides private instruction in instrumental music. The class is focused on developing the technical and performance abilities of students at any level and any interest. This class may be of special interest to students who are planning to teach music classes at any level as it will give them the opportunity for greater understanding and development of their instrument.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2026

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Technique
  2. Intonation
  3. Tone Quality
  4. Articulation
  5. Breathing (if applicable)
  6. Posture
  7. Scales
  8. Arpeggios
  9. Repertoire
  10. Preparedness
  11. Style
  12. Interpretation
  13. Musicianship
  14. Theory
  15. Rhythm
  16. Phrasing
  17. Dynamic Control
  18. Musicality

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate performance abilities on the instrument being studied with emphasis placed on technique, repertoire, and musicianship.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Personal and Professional Accountability
Students will take responsibility as active learners for achieving their educational and personal goals.

Special Information (if any)

None