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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: - Strumming, Plectrum Application and Finger Picking. Each of the three areas will be developed through learning 2 songs.
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 1 or have equivalent playing experience at that level. Prior to this course students will have successfully played open major, minor and 7th chords and are currently in a position where they are looking to increase their chord library. Students should be able to play simple strumming patterns in 4/4 and 3/4 time and have experience of playing a swing groove. Students should have previously played arpeggio style finger picking (pima) Students should be able to read guitar tab and rhythm notation to a basic level.
You will need to be willing and able to do short, regular practice sessions between classes: at least 15-20 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
