Further develop your technique, music-reading, musicianship, and knowledge of simple repertoire. Suitable for players with one terms' experience. Advance to playing at around Grade 2 (ABRSM) level.
Courses
Classical Guitar 1B
When & Where
-
10 January 2025 - 21 March 2025 ( 15 hours, 10 weeks )
- Evening, Friday
-
View course timetable
-
Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24CCLF01B
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- play several classical pieces in more than one part using thumb and fingers
- sightread notes E F G A B C D E F on strings 6, 5 and 4
- complete the tests on aural awareness and musical knowledge at ABRSM grade 1 level
- play the scales of harmonic minor in A and E
- perform classical ensemble pieces in several parts
Cost
Full fee
£150
Concession fee
£115
Class format and activities
The course broadly follows the Trinity College Grade One requirements. Students will work at both solo and ensemble repertoire.
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for guitarists who has completed two terms of this course or equivalent, i.e. ability to sightread simple classical melodies in the first position and demonstrate good classical guitar playing techniques.
What you need to know before you enrol
Students are expected to practise regularly: 20 mins daily for 4 days per week.
What you need
Classical guitar, footstool or guitar support. Tutor Book as suggested by teacher. A pencil and a ring binder to organise sheet music and handouts
What you can do next
You can continue on Classical Guitar 1C. You may also be interested in the ABRSM Music theory & Musicianship Grade 2 course or any other instrumental course Morley offers.
