Classical Guitar 1A

When & Where

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

An introduction to classical guitar technique and simple repertoire, as well as music-reading, musicianship and theory. Suitable for absolute beginners.

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

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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.