Improve your Guitar Playing

Course

In Newcastle upon Tyne

£ 72 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Newcastle upon tyne

  • Duration

    9 Weeks

A brief induction onto the course.You will be introduced to guitar repertoire using common strumming patterns and chord shapes. You will develop your right and left hand technique to allow playing of a number of popular songs.The main emphasis will be on strumming chordal accompaniments to songs at correct tempo.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Newcastle upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
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West Road, NE4 9LU

Start date

On request

About this course

This course is suitable for Improver level learners who have completed Beginners level courses or equivalent and would like to progress their playing of the guitar.

You do not need any formal qualifications but prior knowledge of guitar playing at beginner level is required. You do not need to be able to read music.

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Course programme

How will I learn?

You will learn through listening to and watching practical demonstrations of tunes and by following written song sheets. You will participate in the class ensemble. You will take your new skills home for further regular practice between sessions.

How will my progress be monitored and assessed?

Your tutor will continually observe your practical playing and support you individually and give you regular verbal and written feedback about your progress. You will answer questions both verbally and written.

Progression opportunities

We hope you enjoy the course and decide to continue your learning. Your tutor will be able to advise on further opportunities near the end of your course.

What equipment or materials will I need to provide?

You should bring your own guitar, a plectrum, an electronic tuner, a capo suitable for your guitar type, pen/pencil and a wallet/folder to keep your handouts in. Access to internet outside of classroom environment.

What other support is available?

Help with numeracy or literacy is available. ICT drop-in sessions are available during term time and are open to all learners. Additional support can be provided for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Learner Support Funding is available for equipment, childcare and travel to learners who qualify. For further details please ask when enrolling.

The topics covered include:

Reading song/lyric sheets/chord boxes to allow accompaniment of a range of popular repertoire
Develop your rhythmic strumming patterns and chord changes
Introducing closed chords and capos to your playing
Learn some basic music theory and terminology

Improve your Guitar Playing

£ 72 VAT inc.