Classical Guitar Instruction for the Pre-College Classroom

2008·4.5 MB·English

by  Wuestefeld, Blake

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The undergsigned, appointed by the Schwob School ofMusic at
Columbus State University, have examined the Graduate Music Project titled
CLASSICAL GUITAR INSTRUCTION FOR THE PRE-COLLEGE CLASSROOM
presented by Blake Wuestefeld
a candidate for the degree ofMaster ofMusic in Music Education
and hereby certify that in their opinion it is worthy ofacceptance.
(Project Advisor)
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Classical Guitar Instruction for the Pre-College Classroom
Blake Wuestefeld
Columbus State University
December 2007

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Abstract:
This project is a curriculum for secondary guitar instruction. It consists ofeight
levels ofstudy and is designed for the beginning to intermediate student. It has repertoire
selections and explanations ofthe pedagogical validity ofthe works. These works were
selected due to their cumulative and didactic nature and because ofthe specific technical
issues they utilize. These technical issues are introduced gradually to ensure a student's
steady and incremental progress in both technical and musical aspects.
The student executes exercises from such sources as Aaron Shearers: Learning
the Classic Guitar, the Royal Conservatory ofMusic graded repertoire series, and works
by many ofthe most celebrated composers for the instrument. This project includes
repertoire ofall styles and periods and is truly varied. It is an invaluable tool for any
guitar educator.