Folk and Pop Guitar course London: City Lit

Folk and pop guitar 3

Develop your rhythmic playing and interpretation of chord charts using bar chords, mobile scales, bass lines and melody work.

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Key course information

Dates
20/09/11 - 26/06/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
30 weeks

Time
19:45 - 21:15

Fees
Full fee: £303
Senior fee: £303
Concession: £88

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
ME618*

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?

Gain a good general overview of contemporary guitar technique, including finger picking and strumming patterns, scale and melody playing, posture and rhythm work.

What topics will we cover?

Each week a piece will be chosen to highlight a specific area of guitar technique at this level, building a varied repertoire. Musicianship pertaining to the subject is taught, e.g. to help you transpose songs.

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

- Play in any key
- Work out chords for songs
- Demonstrate an understanding of the way chords interrelate
- Improvise over simple chord progressions
- Provide effective accompaniment, including bassline figures.

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

You should be able to play basic major and minor chords, have some experience of bar chords, and a rudimentary knowledge of music theory - equivalent to completion of level 2 guitar. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught through group work (playing together) with individual attention where appropriate. Practice between classes is essential to your progress.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

All music materials will be provided by the tutor. Please bring your own acoustic instrument and a folder for music sheets. You may record parts of the class if you wish.

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.

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. Continual verbal assessment with individual feedback.

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?

When the course is complete, you can progress on to Jazz guitar.

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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