LEVEL DESCRIPTION FOR GUITAR
LEVEL 1
Prepared by Dr. Robert Trent

Methods:

Texts selected from:

1. Noad, Frederick First Book for Classic Guitar, Vol. I
2. Shearer, Aaron Classic Guitar Technique, Vol.1 (ColumboEd.)
3. Duncan, Charles Modern classic Guitar Method, Vol. 1 (Hal Leonard)

Technique:

1. finger patterns (hand-out); hand coordination; demonstration of free and rest stroke
2. Pujol, Emilio. Escuela Razonada de la Guitarra, right hand patterns
3. Segovia, Andres. Diatonic Major and Minor Scales (Columbia ed.). All two and three-octave scales with cadences OR Royal Conservatory Scales and Arpeggios book. All two and three octave scales; rhythmic patterns, repeated notes, quarter= 66.
4. Chord progressions: I - IV - V7 - I and i - vi - i - V7 - i (in three-voices with transpositions)
5. 12-bar Blues progression and improvisation

Etudes:

Chosen from

1. Sor, Fernando - Op. 31 : nos. 1,3,6,9,17
2. Carulli, Ferdinando - Etudes
3. Brouwer, Leo - Estudio Sencillos, Vol.1

Texts:

1. Noad, Frederick, 100 Graded Classical Guitar Studies
2. Brouwer, Leo, Estudios Sencillos, Vol. 1 (nos. 1-5)
3. Kraft, Norbert, Royal Conservatory Repertoire Series, Grade 4
4. Iznaola, Riccardo, Kitharlogus

Repertoire:

Candidates must perform one piece from each of lists A, B, and C from Royal Conservatory Grade 4, or comparable works chosen in consultation with the instructor, such as those listed below (Performance majors must prepare two additional works, one may be an etude.) At least one work must be performed from memory.

Tansman, Alexander 12 Easy Pieces (Max Eschig)
Tarrega, Francisco Lagrima
Milan, Luys Pavanes (Franco Colombo)
Ponce, Manuel Preludes (Tecla)
Giuliani, Mauro Op. 40 Divertimenti
Noad, Frederick Renaissance Guitar pp. 22,24,26,30,31
Noad, Frederick Classical Guitar pp. 14, 17, 70
DeVisee, Robert Suite in d minor (mvts.)

Sight Reading:

Equivalent to elementary guitar ensemble part-music.

PRACTICE:

Minimum 2 hrs per day (1credit) 3 hrs per day (2credit)