Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music Applied Guitar MUS 140T & MUS 140T Jazz

Transcription

1 Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music Applied Guitar MUS 140T & MUS 140T Jazz Guitar program head: Dr. Isaac Lausell (OBF 211) Credits: 2 to 3 credits Contact hours: Corresponding weekly contact hours plus a 50 minutes studio class Office Hours: by appointment Course description This course will study the guitar applied to the art of music performance. The class will encompass the study of guitar technique, repertoire and performance strategies according to the level of enrollment. Student learning objectives 1. To learn and reinforce good technique habits that lead to a physical mastery of the instrument and prevent injuries. 2. To develop good practice and study habits. 3. To learn and effectively apply musical interpretation concepts according to the corresponding style and period. 4. To promote artistic and professional values that lead to a successful career. Text and required materials There will be no textbook for this course however many facsimiles of guitar methods and scores between the 16 th to 19 th century we will be used. Since these sources are no longer subjected to copyright law they will be shared in class. In addition to the facsimiles, guitar methods, pieces and etudes will be used according

2 to an individualized study plan and repertoire to be established by the instructor. The student is responsible to acquire the assigned materials and bring them to class. The student must always bring to class a portable drive and provide a valid to share the assigned materials and readings. Failure to bring the assigned materials to class within the first 3 weeks of the course will result in the drop of a grade letter. Student s are required bring to class the following: 1.) Classical guitar 2.) Required books: Lausell s jazz guitar notebook: jazz works for solo guitar by Isaac Lausell (required for Dr. Lausell s classes) Book I: A new approach to scales for classical guitar by Isaac Lausell 3.) Recommended books: Pumping nylon (technique and or all volumes) by Scott Tennant. Library of guitar classics (strongly recommended) by Jerry Willard 4.) Metronome (cell phone or tablet metronome software is also acceptable) 5.) Tuning fork or electronic tuner (cell phone or tablet tuning software is also acceptable) 6.) Footstool or leg rest (Eiffel, A frame, Ergo play, etc.) 7.) Pencil and a staff paper notebook, computer or tablet for taking notes. 8.) Sapphire nail file, nail clippers and light sandpaper (approximately 1200). Resources 1. Videos 2. Audio recordings 3. Music related software (Guitar Rig, Finale, Sibelius, Logic, Garage Band, Transcribe, The Amazing Slowdowner).

3 4. Backing tracks (Minus one, Jamey Aebersold and/or other resources for jazz and concerto accompaniment). Repertoire and required technical skills Students taking 50 minutes lessons are required to learn 3 etudes and 3 pieces per semester. Students taking 30-minute lessons are required to learn 3 etudes and 2 pieces per semester. At least one of the pieces should be a transcription done by the student of either 4 or 5-course guitar tablature. The repertoire will be selected from the etudes list and the repertoire list (See Appendixes I and II). There are pieces that can be used as etudes at the discretion of the instructor. Failure to learn the assigned repertoire 3 weeks prior to finals week will result in a failing the course. Upon failing to comply with the repertoire policy the student will not be allowed to present the Jury exam. The following list details the required components for repertoire and technical skills. Study plan for students taking a 50-minute lesson I. Etudes (choose 3 etudes from the following skills) 1. Melodic etude (scalar, slurs) 2. Right hand etude (arpeggio, tremolo, plucking, etc.) II. Pieces (choose 3, do not choose both a 4 and a 5 course piece) 1. 4 course guitar piece course guitar piece 3. Romantic guitar piece 4. Modern guitar piece III. Technique 1. Scales Major and Melodic Minor Scales (as determined by the instructor) 2. Arpeggios 3. Slurs IV. Sight reading

4 1. Assigned preparatory exercises from Melodic Studies & Compositions for Guitar: A Reading Workout for Serious Musicians 2. Sight reading exercises (unannounced) Study plan for students taking a 30-minute lesson I. Etudes (choose 3, at least one melodic and one right hand etude) 1. Melodic etude (scalar, slurs) 2. Right hand etude (arpeggio, tremolo, picking, etc.) II. Pieces (choose 2, do not choose both a 4 and a 5 course piece) 1. 4 course guitar piece course guitar piece 3. Romantic guitar piece 4. Modern guitar piece III. Technique 1. Scales Major and Melodic Minor Scales (4 keys per semester with Dr. Lausell s 1.1 scale formula) 2. Arpeggios As assigned by the instructor from Studio per la chitara and from Carlevaro s book. 3. Slurs As assigned by the instructor from Carlevaro s book and from Pumping Nylon. IV. Sight reading 1. Assigned preparatory exercises including: single line, counterpoint, chord melody. 2. Sight reading exercises (unannounced) Bibliography 1. Lausell, Isaac. Book I: A new approach to scales for classical guitar. San Juan: IL Music, IAAA Press, Lausell, Isaac. Lausell s jazz guitar notebook: Repertoire for solo jazz guitar. Carbondale: IAAA Press, Lausell, Isaac. A reference guide for the improvising musician. San Juan: IAAA Press 2012.

5 4. Lausell, Isaac. The Sound Matrix: A guide to guitar technique and fretboard harmony. San Juan: IL Music Cyr, M. (1946) Performing Baroque Music (Portland, Oregon: Amadeus, 1992) 6. Donington, R. ( ) Interpretation of Early Music: New Revised Edition (New York, London: W.W. Norton & Company, 1992) 452, Willard, Jerry. The Complete Classical Guitarist. New York: Amsco Publications, Willard, Jerry. Library of guitar classics. New York. Music sales America, Carcassi Matteo. Carcassi Classical Guitar Method. New York: Carl Fisher, Giuliani, Mauro. Studio per la chitara di Mauro Giuliani. Viena: Propieta degli Editori. 11. Brower, Leo. Etudes Simples. Schott, New York. 12. Aguado, Dionisio. Nuevo Método para Guitarra. Paris, Schonenberger. Pro d l Editeur.(Scans de Facsímiles originales). 13. Verdery, Benjamin. 11 Etudes. Quebec: Les Éditions Doberman-Yppan, Bellow, A. (1970). The Illustrated History of the Guitar. New York: Belwin/Mills. 15. Grusfeld, F. (1969) The Art and Times of the Guitar: an illustrated history of the guitar and guitarists. New York: MacMillan, Inc. 16. Turnbull, H. (1991). The Guitar fron the Renaissance to the Present Day. Westport: The Bold Strummer, Ltd. 17. Viglietti, C. (1976). Origen e Historia de la guitarra. Buenos Aires: Editorial Albatros 18. Wade, G. (2001). A Concise History of the Classic Guitar. Pacific: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. Course grading

6 The student's grade will consist of the sum of the points earned in the following areas: 1. Daily class (10%) Students will be evaluated according to their performance in private lessons as well as in the studio class. This portion of the grade will be the sum of the following components: a) Punctuality b) Being prepared for class c) Completing assignments on time d) Attending with class the required materials e) A positive demeanor meaning that the student should be in a positive attitude, engaged, showing interest and making constant progress. f) Attendance to master classes, concerts for our area and special lectures is mandatory. Excuses will be provided when the events conflict with other classes or work. Failure to comply will result in dropping the final grade by one letter. 2. Performance exam #1 (15%) The student will perform the assigned etudes/pieces in the studio class. 3. Technical proficiency exam (10%) This test will evaluate the following aspects: a) Scales As assigned by instructor b) Chords as assigned by instructor c) Arpeggios From Giuliani s 120 right hand studies found in Studio per la chitara and/or from Abel Carlevaro s 4th book for the left hand. Melodic Arpeggios assigned by Dr. Lausell (for jazz guitarists) d) Slurs To choose from Scott Tenant s Pumping Nylon or from Abel Carlevaro s 4 th book for the left hand. e) Technical dexterity f) Sound production g) Assigned transcription (for jazz students)

7 4. Sight reading exam (10%) The test is designed to asses the student s skill in the following areas as it corresponds to his current level in the program: a) Single line reading b) Combine reading of melodic lines with vertical harmonies c) Counterpoint reading 5. Performance exam # 2 (15%) The test will have the same parameters as the Performance exam #1 only with exception that the student will be participating in a departmental recital. 6. Jury (40%) The student will perform for a jury comprised of members of the strings department. The test will have a technical component (scales), etudes and pieces as assigned by the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Failure to complete in a satisfactory manner the technical portion of the exam will result in failing the test. By not passing the final the student will automatically fail the course. Late work policy The student cannot present his exams out of the assigned dates. SIUC Policy on Incomplete as a Course Grade The following text is taken from the Undergraduate Catalog, p. 32: An INC is assigned when, for reasons beyond their control, students engaged in passing work are unable to complete all class assignments. An INC must be changed to a completed grade within a time period designated by the instructor but not to exceed one year from the close of the term in which the course was taken, or graduation, whichever occurs first. Should the student fail to complete the course within the time period designated, not to exceed one year, or graduation, whichever comes first, the incomplete will be converted to a grade of F and the grade will be computed in the student's grade point average. Students should not reregister for

8 courses in which an INC has been assigned with the intent of changing the INC grade. Reregistration will not prevent the INC from being changed to an F. Attendance policy The private lesson as well as studio goes hand in hand. The Studio time is the lab portion of the guitar lessons course. Attendance policies apply to both as since they are part of the same course. The student is responsible for bringing the required materials to class and be prepared by complying with all assignments. Unexcused absences will not be tolerated. If a student is going to miss a session he must provide a valid excuse. The maximum allowed number of absences is 3. A 4 th absence will cause the student to fail the course. Punctuality is also required. Showing up for class late 3 times will count as an absence. Students observing religious holydays or under medical treatment that will conflict with a session must talk in advance to the instructor to make special arrangements. It is also required to complete fulfill the guidelines stipulated by the School of Music in regard to the concert attendance card. The concert attendance card must be turned with all required stamps at the jury exam as well as the blue repertoire card. Failure to comply with these stipulations will cause the student to fail the course. Request both these cards at the front desk during the first week of classes. How to be prepared for class 1. Complete assigned readings on time as assigned. 2. Watch assigned videos and listen to assigned audio tracks. 3. Bring you guitar and be ready to play. 4. Keep guitar with fresh strings. Exams or Performances presented with old strings will be failed. 5. Always bring a portable hard drive (USB, external hard drive, flash drive).

9 6. Always bring a notebook and a pencil to take notes. For the use of laptops and /or tablets read the following policy. 7. Always bring the required nail care products. This will have a direct impact on the quality of your tone. Have with you at all times a sapphire nail file, nail clippers and light sandpaper (approximately 1200). Disruptive Behavior Policy Laptops and tablet devices will be accepted as a substitute for a notebook to take notes if the student s use of these does not disrupt the class or is any manner distracting. Under no circumstance these devices shall for any other purpose unless the instructor sees it pertinent to the scholarly discussion at hand. Computers and mobile devices shall not be used in class to place phone calls, send s, instant messaging, text messages and social networks. The lectures can be recorded as long as the student asks for permission from the instructor and agrees to not post nor sell the lecture over the Internet or any other medium of mass communication or social network. The student is expected to observe highest standards of conduct in class, as it should someone in a scholarly environment. To ignite a good learning environment the student must maintain a positive attitude, willingness to listen, willingness to learn and to respect his instructor and peers. Statement on Inclusive Excellence SIUC contains people from all walks of life, from many different cultures and subcultures, and representing all strata of society, nationalities, ethnicities, lifestyles, and affiliations. Learning from and working with people who differ from you is an important part of your education in this class, as well an essential preparation for any career. Statement on Academic Honesty/Plagiarism

10 See the Morris Library Guide on Plagiarism ( Statement of SIUC Emergency Procedures SIUC is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and Building Emergency Response Team (BERT) program. Emergency response information is available on posters in every building on campus and in the Emergency Response Guideline pamphlet. It is also available on BERT s website at and on the Department of Safety s website Instructors will provide guidance and direction to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your location. It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency. The Building Emergency Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the building or sheltering within the facility. Schedule Performance exam #1 February 23 Technical proficiency exam (during each student s respective private lesson time) March 22 Sight reading exam (during each student s respective private lesson time) April 12 Performance exam #2 at OBF Tentatively on the week of April 25 th. Exact date to be announced. Jury exams Week of May 9 th. Exact date to be announced.

11 * Note These dates are subject to be changed by the instructor. Specific dates will be assigned depending on the day the student takes guitar lessons. Resources for additional academic help Those of you who have special needs or disabilities that require some form of accommodation to facilitate the process of learning must contact me as soon as possible. You can also receive assistance through the Office of Disability Support Services (DDS). Contact them at or go to Room 150 at Woody Hall. SIUC policy Official SIUC Student Policy: SIUC Student Conduct Code: Saluki Cares The purpose of Saluki Cares is to develop, facilitate and coordinate a universitywide program of care and support for students in any type of distress physical, emotional, financial, or personal. By working closely with faculty, staff, students and their families, SIUC will continue to display a culture of care and demonstrate to our students and their families strategies and resources. Pedagogical strategies used Discovery learning - Jerome Brunner 100%. In real life applicability of knowledge - Isaac Lausell Demonstration

12 Audio and video recordings, software and one on one discussions