Guitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am – 12:10 pm
This class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.
Topics:
Open position chords and how they are related to each other, including more advanced voicings
Chord extensions (6, 7, 9, 13), inversions and advanced voicings
Rhythm and strumming techniques, including syncopated rhythms, crosspicking and finger style rhythm playing
Single note play: utilizing various scales and phrasing to map out breaks/solos
Movable chord shapes and voicings
Learning and arranging new songs
Playing and performing with other musicians
