Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

MUS 2642 - String Methods and Materials


Instruction in stringed instruments with emphasis on teaching techniques, methods, and materials.

Requisites: (Music Education and Music Therapy students) and (Soph, Jr, or Sr) and WARNING: no credit for this course if taken after both MUS 2610 and 2611
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to demonstrate basic playing techniques on each stringed instrument introduced.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to teach basic performing skills on each stringed instrument introduced.
  • Students will be able to develop pedagogy of stringed instruments, with an emphasis for instruction of middle and high school students.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate pertinent historical knowledge from the stringed instrument family.
  • Students will be able to gain functional, working knowledge and practice regarding performance of each instrument.


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