For experienced classical guitar players, you will work on scales and arpeggios at grades 6, 7 & 8, and learn to play fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin/Spanish and contemporary music.
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Extend your knowledge, appreciation and practical understanding of technical matters and musical styles. Improve your playing technique so you may concentrate on a smooth and polished performance. Enjoy the opportunity to play as a guitar ensemble.
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 - Use alternative tunings eg open G, drop D - 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 4, or have previously taken the advanced class, able to read notation past the 5th fret, and be accustomed to regular practice and study. 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 group instrumental class, with opportunity for you to play solo. You will be expected to practise between sessions so there is observable improvement from week to week.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Use your nylon strung classical guitar. Extensive course materials and resources are supplied by the tutor for the sessions and in the google classroom.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Continue the academic year by joining ME134B and ME134C.
Tony Rowden studied with the eminent Spanish guitarist Carlos Bonell initially at City Lit and then at The London College of Music. He has also attended classes given by Gary Ryan and John Mills. He has performed with Carlos Bonell and Clive Carroll as well as flautists, recorder players, Renaissance singers and a guitar trio. He has recently played in Garcia Lorca's Blood Wedding, Lope de Vega's Peribanez and a musical version of George Orwell's Animal Farm. Tony premiered Memórias, the published works of Silvestre Fonseca's Fado arrangements, and had a piece, Serenata, written for him by Silvestre Fonseca. He has several arrangements published: Ennio Morricone's Once Upon A Time In The West and The Master and Margerita and the book Easy Ensembles. His playing is featured in the film Silent Shakespeare, with pieces composed by Laura Rossi (London to Brighton, Song for Marion), and an animated film with music composed by Miguel Mera. Tony has been teaching at City Lit for the past twenty years
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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