Blues Guitar Fingerpicking

When & Where

8 January 2025 - 26 March 2025 ( 17 hours, 11 weeks )
Afternoon, Wednesday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Alistair Pope
Course Code W24MPPE05B
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

If you have some guitar playing experience (acoustic or electric) and a few songs, chords and scales under your belt, and are ready to investigate a new style, then this is the class for you. Blues underpins many popular music styles, but it's more than just three chords. After a quick introduction and assessment with your tutor, you will gain some valuable knowledge and skills relating to fingerpicking and getting the blues right. A good, fun, group learning experience.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Play some 12 bar fingerpicking arrangements
Keep a simple, steady bass rhythm with your thumb
Play various licks
Play licks based on chord shape knowledge
Improvise while keeping rhythm

Cost

Full fee

£155

Concession fee

£115

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Class format and activities

Talks, Listening assignments, Demonstrations, Note taking, Practical workshops, Group work, In-class group performances

Entry requirements

You will have a strong interest in blues guitar playing and a desire to improve.

What you need to know before you enrol

Homework will be given every week and students must be prepared to spend time doing the given assignments and preparing tunes for performance in class.