BLUES, SWING AND CONTEMPORARY
GUITAR Acoustic Blues Roots - Technique and Repertoire
This workshop will focus on
understanding fingerstyle blues guitar playing in a clear and direct
way. Starting from the basics of fingerpicking, Woody will teach
practical ways to improve your technique, develop a swinging picking
style, play in alternate tunings, get the texture and groove of the
music, and ‘demystify’ the process of creating you own variations in a
song. These ideas will be illustrated as you learn tunes from the repertoire of
the blues and ragtime masters including Reverend Gary Davis, Blind Blake and Lonnie Johnson as well as Woody's original compositions. The focus of the workshop is to take alternating picking to the next level and gain an understanding of the fretboard. Woody will also show how the techniques of traditional country blues form the basis for playing other styles including ragtime, swing, early jazz and contemporary sounds. This is a hands on, practical session for people who want to take alternating picking to the next level and learn some great tunes.
Other activities in the Kardamili area include;
Mountain bike hire (guided excursions available)
Walking (Guides available)
Painting
Swimming
Coach trips to sites of interest
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