Description: Seminar, one hour. How guitar has become most popular instrument in world, with focus on examining characteristics of selected popular guitar styles. What makes guitar appealing and versatile, similarities between styles, and how to distinguish them. Development of guitar within styles such as flamenco, reggae, rock, blues, and heavy metal. Social, economic, and political role guitar plays in style's culture. Guitar construction. Role of gender in guitar playing, including important contributions by women guitarists. Live demonstrations. No previous guitar or musical experience is required. P/NP grading. Facilitated by Juan Rivera, with Peter F. Yates as faculty mentor.

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