Electric Guitar 3

About this course

The course combines talks, listening assignments, demonstrations, note-taking and practical workshops. Participants work on songs, riffs, open, barre and power chords, alongside scales, lead guitar techniques and fretboard knowledge. Activities include group work and performances in class. Teaching also covers how notes and chords relate within a key, selecting scales for improvisation over chord progressions, and playing in different genres.

What you'll learn

• Play selected songs, riffs, scales, and open, barre and power chords
• Identify notes across the fretboard
• Work out the notes and chords belonging to a key
• Improvise lead guitar solos using suitable scales over chord progressions
• Apply lead guitar techniques and play scales in different positions and genres

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners who already have some electric guitar playing experience, including familiarity with songs, chords and scales. It has a group-learning format with in-class performances, and participants should be prepared to complete weekly homework and prepare tunes for performance.

• Some playing experience is expected
• Weekly assignments form part of the course preparation
• The course includes group work and performances in class

Before you go

• Participants must bring an electric guitar to lessons.
• Amps are provided when needed.
• Bring manuscript paper, a notebook and writing materials.
• Weekly homework is set, including preparation of tunes for class performance.