Guitar - Folk, Country & Blues

Course Number: ARTS1241

Please note: This course is not suitable for beginner guitar players. The ability to play basic chords is required. This class for advanced-beginner and intermediate guitar players will improve skills in folk, country, and blues styles. An overview of North American roots music and some of the musicians who have influenced it will also be included. Starting with a few simple songs, you will learn a variety of accompaniment techniques, including country strumming, bass runs, alternating thumb, basic finger picking, and how to pick out melodies. Learn basic theory for folk guitar, how to transpose songs from one key to another, and how to figure out chords for songs you'd like to sing. A course book with the words and chords to the songs covered in the classes will be available for future reference. Instruction will enable you to play guitar in several different keys and styles and you will gain a repertoire of songs to enjoy and share with friends and family.

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