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Course Description
This course is designed for complete beginners, those who have never before played guitar. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of guitar. Topics covered include chords, scales, and reading music. In addition, you will learn musical terminology and basic music theory.Learning Outcomes
- Tune a guitar using a tuner
- Read guitar music in standard notation
- Play first-position chords
- Play two-octave scales
- Understand basic music terminology
Instructor
- Director of Guitar StudiesScott Plato, M.M.Ed.
- Gordon State College
Teaching:Summer
May
1
Summer
2026
Start Date
August
31
Summer
2026
End DateUpcoming refers to the next academic term after the current one.
September
3
Fall
2025
Start Date
January
5
Fall
2026
End DateDuration
16 weeks
Instruction Method