Guitar from the Beginning (C00183-111202)

Course Overview:

Your course will begin at the very beginning and you will soon be playing simple tunes and developing your enjoyment of playing guitar in a fun and creative environment..

Entry Requirements:

This course is open to all and there are no specific entry requirements although knowledge of basic music theory will be useful and level 1 literacy or above an advantage as handouts will be distributed at different times to reinforce learning.

Course Content:

Your course will provide you with a solid understanding of playing the guitar and music in general and you will develop your guitar playing and consider topics such as :

Understanding the neck of the guitar
Basic harmony and theory
Developing a repertoire of simple tunes
Developing good posture
How and what to practice

You will learn as a group but inevitably each learner will develop at their own pace. You will explore a range of music from simple pieces to some more challenging ones as appropriate to your level. You will explore some ensemble (group) pieces appropriate to everyone’s ability and level.

Assessment Methods:

There is no formal assessment on this course although you will be able to identify individual goals and later reflect on your development. Your tutor will assess your learning and progress during the practical nature of the classes.

Additional Information:

An acoustic guitar is most suitable for the course. The course includes a music theory element and your tutor may recommend an additional tutor book. You are also advised to purchase a blank stave notebook.

• If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline please email ccs@racc.ac.uk.

• If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk, telephone 020 8843 7921, or drop in to our main reception area at either site.

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Bring To First Class:

Guitar, notebook and pencil.

Attendance:

Attendance throughout the course will help you gain maximum benefit from the course.

Further Study and Career Opportunities:

You may wish to progress to further guitar courses at RACC or be inspired to explore more of our practical music courses such as singing.

Alternative Courses:

• C00177-111203 Piano for Beginners
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• C00181-111201 Piano Continuers
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• C00187-111202 Acoustic Guitar - Blues and Beyond
  Start: 21/04/2012 Duration: 11 week(s)
• C00196-111205 Singing from Scratch
  Start: 16/04/2012 Duration: 11 week(s)
• C00200-111203 Introduction to Singing Opera
  Start: 20/04/2012 Duration: 11 week(s)
• C00424-111203 Come to the Opera - Rossini and his Contemporaries 3
  Start: 19/04/2012 Duration: 11 week(s)
• C00458-111203 Music Appreciation - The Women Composers
  Start: 23/04/2012 Duration: 11 week(s)

How to Enrol:

Enrolment is best carried out online.
If you prefer to enrol in person, you can enrol at either the Clifden or Parkshot centres. You can also enrol by post, payment should be by cheque made payable to ‘Richmond Adult Community College’ and sent to Postal Enrolments, RACC, Clifden Centre, Clifden Road, Twickenham TW1 4LT.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Information Advice and Guidance:

You can enrol online, over the phone or in person at either site
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