For experienced classical guitar players, this is last part of the 3rd year of study. Practise scales and arpeggios, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music. Live classes online.
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Continue to develop your knowledge of technical matters and musical styles. Improve your playing technique so you may concentrate on a smooth and polished performance. Musical styles will include Classical, Spanish, Baroque, Latin, English folk songs.
What will we cover?
Melody playing, legato, chordal accompaniment Knowledge of the fretboard up to fret 12 scales and arpeggios at grade 6 Play solos and as an ensemble Different tunings eg open G, drop D The option to perform solos in the class Analysis of our pieces Construction of 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th chords.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Read notation up to the 12th fret. Play a melody with harmonic accompaniment. Play 3 octave scales and arpeggios. Play solo and ensemble pieces to a high standard. Improve left and right hand technique sufficiently to be able to focus on musicality.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have completed Classical guitar level 3a and b, able to read notation fluently up to at least the 5th fret, and accustomed to appropriate regular guitar practice. You will be able to play melody and chords on the guitar.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
We practice and play together in this online group instrumental class, with some opportunity to play on your own. You will be expected to practise between sessions so there is observable improvement over several weeks.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Play your nylon strung classical guitar. Extensive course materials are supplied also in the google classroom.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
We expect to field an advanced course in the new academic year.
Portuguese-Canadian guitarist Jeff Rodrigues is a London based musician and music educator fluent in both Classical and Jazz fields. His career as a concert recitalist and ensemble player has included performances in both Classical and Flamenco settings, and the release of three recordings - two dedicated to 20th century music, and another to 16th century music performed on Vihuela de mano. Additionally, he works as a jazz guitarist in the London area and beyond, performing in settings ranging from accompanying vocalists, to various instrumental combinations. Jeff studied guitar in his native Toronto, and holds a BMus and FRSM in Guitar Performance.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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