Information Package / Course Catalogue
Guitar
Course Code: TBB103
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Endearing guitar, awaken a love of music and develop a sense of rhythm.

Course Content

The history of the guitar, guitar definition, basic exercises and actual adaptations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mehmet Reşat SÜMER
Learning Outcomes
1.To know the basic concepts of the guitar.
2.An understanding of the position of the guitar in music.
3.To know the basic techniques of guitar grip
4.To learn the history of guitar
5.To be able to play the guitar
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Music
Week 2 - Theoretical
The history of the guitar.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Description of the guitar.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Parts of the Guitar
Week 5 - Theoretical
What is an Electric Guitar? Bridges and Pickups
Week 6 - Theoretical
What are Fixed Bridge and Tremolo Bridge on the Guitar?
Week 7 - Theoretical
Introduction to Music Notation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Music Theory and Its Applications on Guitar
Week 9 - Theoretical
What are Chords, Barres, and Arpeggios?
Week 10 - Theoretical
Techniques for the Left Hand.
Week 11 - Theoretical
What are Electric Guitar Equipments?
Week 12 - Theoretical
What is an Amplifier?
Week 13 - Theoretical
How to Maintain a Guitar?
Week 14 - Theoretical
What to Consider When Buying a Guitar?
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes