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2017-2018 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MUSI 217 - Survey of Guitar History


3 hrs (Sem I, II)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the evolution of the modern guitar. Early lute music through contemporary styles will be examined and the luthiery of guitars from related instruments such as the vihuela up to and including twenty-first century prototypes will also be studied. Audio-visuals will be utilized to enhance the students’ appreciation of the broad range of playing styles and techniques employed by guitarists since the inception of the instrument. This course is recommended as supplemental study for the guitar major. 3 class hours.