MUS123 Beginning Classroom Guitar is designed to be a course that will challenge students to engage in music by actively learning and acquiring the skills needed to perform the guitar, to learn the fundamentals of music notation applied to the guitar, and to acquire a basic historical understanding of the guitar’s role in Western music. The student will also engage in critical thinking and evaluation of their own playing skills. These activities will provide students with a deeper understanding of the historical context of music and its role in today’s society.

MUS123 Beginning Classroom Guitar is an introductory level course of guitar playing designed for students with little to no musical background. In addition, this course will focus on the history and repertoire of the guitar through listening assignments and readings on the different manifestations of the guitar through historical and cross-cultural studies. Students interested in more advanced guitar instruction are encouraged to register in for MUP 123 Individual Guitar Lessons (audition prior to registration required). Inquiries about this course shall be made to Professor Dieter Hennings at guitarprogram@uky.edu.