MUSI 095-52 - Guitar Proficiency for Music Therapists

(0 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 151, Section 52 (grade of “C” or better); Corequisite: MUSI 152, Section 52; or by permission of instructor. Students must (a) play all first position chords and move readily from one chord to another in the context of songs; (b) play all barre chords based on A, Am, A7, E, Em, and E7 and use them in song repertoire; (c) demonstrate the ability to use advanced accompaniment patterns, including strumming and finger-picking; and (d) readily transpose 3-chord songs from one key to another. This is demonstrated through the preparation and performance of songs that are appropriate for a variety of age groups and represent a variety of styles/genres (see “Guitar Proficiency Guidelines”). Required only of Music Therapy majors. Should be attempted during the semester in which the student is enrolled in MUSI 152-52 Guitar for Music Therapists. A student who does not pass the Guitar Proficiency at that time must register for Studio Guitar Lessons to prepare for Guitar Proficiency and must register for, and pass, Guitar Proficiency during that same semester. In addition, Guitar Proficiency is required for Advanced Standing, typically awarded following the third of six Music Therapy Clinical Experiences (MUSI 361).