Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Classical guitar level 2

If you have a basic knowledge of playing and reading (at least one year's tuition), come and develop a wide range of skills including technique, improvisation and notation, as you learn a repertoire of solo and ensemble music.

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Key course information

Dates
21/09/11 - 27/06/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
30 weeks

Time
20:00 - 21:30

Fees
Full fee: £305
Senior fee: £305
Concession: £88

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
ME130*

Availability
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This course is full

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music@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2630

Course outline

What is the course about?

On this course you will gain confidence in using the guitar in a free and creative way. To enlarge their knowledge of technical matters and musical styles and to broaden their guitar playing skills. To improve basic knowledge of improvisation.

What topics will we cover?

- Guitar playing techniques including: Melody playing, free stroke and rest stroke
- Chord playing as a harmonic accompaniment, and a range of arpeggios (Em, G, C, E)
- Special effects will include tambora, harmonics and pizzicato
- Playing solos and playing in ensembles
- Harmonising melodies
- Transposition up or down by an octave
- Basic chord construction
- Styles covered will include classical, Spanish, Baroque, Renaissance, popular music arrangements,jazz style arrangements and improvisation.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Read from notation above the fifth fret
- Play a simple melody to harmonic accompaniment
- Play 2 octave scales E, C, G
- Play a 3 octave chromatic scale in a variety of rhythms
- Play solo and ensemble pieces with more confidence.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You should have completed Classical guitar level 1, or be at an equivalent standard. You need to be able to read from notation at least up to the fifth fret, and to do so with a reasonable fluency. You should have a basic grasp of guitar playing techniques including melody playing and chord playing and some knowledge of improvisation. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. You will be required to bring a piece and your own instrument to an advice session.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

Auditions and Advice Information

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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