We now have full details of the Bass guitar and Guitar workshop to he held on 18th February. We are very lucky to have Jim Neale as the workshop leader who will draw on his own learning and teaching experience as well as his work with ceilidh bands. Jim plays bass guitar, guitar, mandolin and fiddle as well as being a singer.
FolkWorkshops Acoustic Guitar and Bass Workshop for Beginners of any age
Attention to all budding, acoustic guitar players and singers. I, Jim Neale, propose to organise a community workshop at the Fire Station, Peterchurch on Saturday 18th February 2012. You only need to bring an Acoustic Guitar or Bass Guitar with you. If your Bass is electric, you will need a Bass amplifier; although I have a spare Bass amplifier to share (even electric Bass guitars can be played without an amplifier!).
I would like to start with the Bass guitarists, (either acoustic or electric) at 10.00am,an hour before the acoustic six string guitarists arrive at 11.00. I feel confident that the Bass players will be able to enhance the sound of the guitars and add the ‘deep notes’ to keep us together! So when you ‘sign up’ below, please let me know your requirements. (No extra charge for Bass Players joining the acoustic guitar workshop at 11.00 am)
I have carefully chosen songs that are ideal starting points which embellish both Guitar and Bass. I will provide all material including a CD so that you can practise on your own to perfect your skills.
The aim of the Workshop is to get people playing and singing together, the most important part of creating music. With that in mind, the morning’s session is broken down into the following elements:
1. 1) Tuning the strings in standard pitch (both guitar and Bass)
2. 2) Introducing the simplest chords on the guitar and Bass pattern
3. 3) Using a plectrum and creating the rhythm pattern for the songs
4. 4) Introducing the ‘extra’ notes for the more adventurous player
5. 5) Playing together to create a community of ‘sound and song’
Please note: The number of songs we manage in the workshop is unknown at our first session. However, the method used will provide any beginner or moderate guitar player the means to play along with others and follow most guitar books with greater understanding. There will be a fee of £5.00 (students and job seekers free) to provide the CD, printing and refreshment.
To sign up for a place on this Workshop please cut and paste the the following registration details and send a printed versions to the address shown, together with a cheque for £5
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I wish to enrol for the Bass session. I understand it starts at 10.00am and finishes at 11.00am, Saturday 18 February. Please tick here...... (also tick below if you also want to attend the guitar session at no extra cost)
I I wish to enrol for the acoustic guitar session starting at 11.00am and finishing at 12.30pm Saturday 18th February. Please tick here........
My Name:
My Email:
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Please return these details with a cheque to the value of £5.00 to: Jim Neale
1 Meadow Heights, St.Owens Cross, Hereford, HR2 8NP info:Mob(07909524171)
