Starts: 10 Jan 2025
Classical Guitar Intermediate Workshop B
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An introduction to classical guitar technique and simple repertoire, as well as music-reading, musicianship and theory. Suitable for absolute beginners.
Courses
Classical Guitar 1A
When & Where
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10 January 2025 - 21 March 2025 ( 15 hours, 10 weeks )
- Evening, Friday
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Lachezar Ivanov
- Course Code W24CCLF01A
- 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:
- sit with a good posture using a footstool or guitar support
- demonstrate knowledge of good left and right hand technique
- play several melodies in classical style with good toon and sense of phrasing
- understand the following note and rest values: crotchet, quaver, minim, semibreve
- 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. You will need to follow and contribute to discussions in English. Music Study can include the use of digital resources such as listening to recordings, watching videos online, using appropriate mobile applications and following Moodle -Morley's virtual learning environment- to enhance your learning inside and outside the classroom. Music study also offers a range of benefits including being an enjoyable way to enhance wellbeing. Music practice at Morley can also serve to enhance skills relevant for employment including developing creativity, developing high-concentration levels, building self-confidence, working to deadlines, being able to control nerves and working as part of a team.
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for beginners and those who wish to learn to read music.
What you need to know before you enrol
Students are expected to practise regularly: Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all students. This course requires study/completion of activities outside of class time.
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
The course continues on Classical Guitar 1B. You may also be interested in the 'ABRSM Music Theory Grade 1' course or any other instrumental course Morley offers.
