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18 September 2024 - 4 December 2024 ( 16.5 hours, 11 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
The course focuses on developing three specific technical skills: - Barre Chords, Plectrum Skills (combining rhythm and melody) Finger Picking (combining rhythm and melody). Each of the three areas will be developed through learning 2 well known songs arranged to improve each of the 3 specific technical skills.
Listening to tutor explanation and demonstration Group tuition and group performance Playing to and with others in the class In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will receive regular feedback in a constructive and supportive environment.
To have ideally completed Acoustic Guitar 2 or have equivalent playing experience at that level. Prior to this course students will have successfully applied barre chords and now in a position where they are looking to increase their chord library and understand the concept of movable barre chords. Students should have previously played arpeggio style pinch finger picking; have previously attempted left-hand articulations: - hammer, pull off, and slides; and should be able to read guitar tab and rhythm representation (or willing to engage in additional study to achieve required level).
You will need to be willing and able to do short, regular practice sessions between classes: at least 10–15 minutes, at least 4 times a week.
6-string acoustic guitar , A4 folder Notebook/Progression Diary Pencil and Eraser Capo All sheet music and learning resources will be provided
