Adult Community Education Programs - Palm Beach County, Florida
Class will be held
at
Jupiter Community High School
IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS DIRECTLY THROUGH THE SCHOOL
Time & Date: - Starting September 10TH, 2019
Jupiter Community School:
For registration details for this upcoming class, contact
Palm Beach Adult & Community Education via pbclearn.org
or..Click The music staff Logo to go directly to their site:
History & Introduction Playing & Performing Rock & American Blues
Music (For Guitar, Banjo and Mandolin/Fiddle Students)
(Beginners to Advanced with Some Basic Knowledge of the instrument) – This lesson plan assumes that you have had some training in the basic techniques, chord positions, and strumming or roll patterns. Those students who have had some training and knowledge of playing their instrument but still consider themselves as beginning music students are encouraged to take this class. The course will examine basic blues techniques, music theory and fundamentals, including pentatonic scale patterns, chord structure, turnarounds, left hand technique, and the development of lead riffs for 12 or 8 Bar Blues patterns. Students will learn the history of blues music in America from Delta to New Orleans to Chicago Blues. Each student is expected to bring their instrument to class. Blues will be demonstrated and played on Guitar, Banjo and Mandolin/Fiddle. Please note that NO amplifiers will be used if an electric guitar is brought to class. (See additional details & registration requirements through the school in which this class will be held).
Week 1: Blues History, Rhythm & Lead
Week 2: Basic Music Theory & Chord Development
Week 3: Basic 12 Bar Blues & 8 Bar Blues
Week 4: Learning Blues Shuffle Patterns
Week 5: Songs Played in 12 Bar & 8 Bar Blues With Turnarounds
Week 6: Learning Scales – Major & Minor Pentatonics
Week 7: Left Hand Technique (Bends, Vibratos and More)
Week 8: Review (Including Students Performing Together)
