Prerequisites

Guitarists should have at least one year of playing experience and the ability to play some scales and chords on the guitar. Guitar tablature and some chord blocks, in addition to traditional notation, will be used throughout the course.

Textbook

None

Software Requirements

• PC Web browser: Firefox 3.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Macintosh Web browser: Firefox 3.0 or higher, Safari 3.0 or higher
• Flash Player: current version
• QuickTime Player: current version
• Acrobat Reader: current version
• Amazing Slow Downer from Roni Music (www.ronimusic.com)
• A basic audio recording tool that will allow you to record yourself playing along with a background track and save the recording in MP3 format. You will have a tool to use for this purpose inside the learning environment. Alternatively, you can use software like Audacity or Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

Hardware Requirements: PC Users

• Windows XP, Vista or 7
• Intel Pentium 4 or higher
• 1 GB RAM
• 500 MB hard drive space recommended
• Sound card

Hardware Requirements: Mac Users

• OS X 10.5 or higher
• Intel Mac
• 1 GB RAM
• 500 MB hard drive space recommended

All Users

• Electric or acoustic electric guitar with a basic amp chord and a 1/4 to 1/8 adapter for recording directly into the computer.
• CD-ROM drive
• Speakers or headphones for your computer
• A built-in microphone or an external microphone plugged directly into your computer (via built in ports or an external audio interface).

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