HUM 170
Guitar I · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
Pre-requisites of CSE 99 or CUNY Reading Exam pass/exemption AND MAT 96 or CUNY Math Exam pass/exemption are required.
About this course
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of acoustic guitar technique: strumming/picking technique, correct fingerings and tuning the guitar. Students will be introduced to the rudiments of music (types of notes, note values, time signatures, chord structure and scales). Students will learn to read and perform simple guitar melodies/chords and they need not have had previous guitar instruction.
Seat status as of Oct 3, 2:39 AM ET. Seats can change between refreshes.
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