Learn To Play The Guitar (Beginners/Improvers)

This course is aimed at beginner/improvers and will provide you with a solid grounding in the core techniques of the guitar.

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications are required.
Course Content

On this course you will learn:

Notation; guitar tablature & chord diagrams

Strumming Patterns (4/4 3/4, 6/8, shuffle)

Open Chord, barre chords & Chords Extensions

Linear & alternate fingerpicking patterns

Songs which include core techniques
Progression Next Steps

If music is your passion have a look at some of the other music courses we run at the college, including music production and performance. Progress to our next level guitar course.
Additional Information

Materials

Please bring your own guitar, tuner, capo, plectrums, pen & paper. If using an electric guitar please bring battery powered amp & lead, We are sorry but for safety reasons mains operated amps cannot be used.
Assessment Details

There is group and one to one tuition. Constructive advice and problem solving of students' own work will also be given.

Entry Requirements