MUSI10017 Riffs: Guitar Cultures & Practice 1

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is MUSI10017 hard?

MUSI10017: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Learn to play blues, rock and folk guitar styles from around the world in weekly classes, ending in a group performance.

After it you can

What you need first

None

Careers

Helps toward: Performing artist

How it’s assessed

Participation 30%, Quizzes 20%, Presentations 20%, Tests 30%

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Quick answers

When is MUSI10017 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking MUSI10017?
No prerequisites.
Does MUSI10017 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 30%, Quizzes 20%, Presentations 20%, Tests 30%.
How many class hours a week does MUSI10017 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take MUSI10017 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate MUSI10017?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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