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Practising and playing effectively in a classical guitar ensemble from notation (or tab if requested). Developing listening skills in regard to other ensemble members.
What will we cover?
A number of ensemble pieces that will include aspects of musicality like forte and piano, ritardando, accelerando, changes of tone.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
By the end of the course you should be able to:
Play a number of pieces to a performance standard with other guitarists with accurate rhythms, musicality and be able to listen and respond to the other musicians performing with you
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have completed Spanish/classical guitar level 1 to 3, 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 (Tab can be provided on request). You should have a basic grasp of guitar playing techniques including melody playing and knowledge of some open chords (Em, Am, B7, G, C, D)
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Group and individual work, teacher demonstrations and group performance.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No. All music supplied.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This is a supplementary activity to our range of levels for classical guitar study.
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
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