ALASKA TRADITIONAL MUSIC CAMP Classes 2008
> GUITAR
Irish Backup Guitar (Nancy Conescu)
This class will be taught using DADGAD tuning. If you don’t know
what that is, you’ll learn! The main focus will be on Irish dance
rhythms and right hand technique. We will also cover chords, chord shapes,
and harmonic movement. I’ll have chord charts and other handouts.
Swing/Jazz Guitar
(Mike Doolin) Learn chords and scales on the
fretboard for improvising over swing and jazz songs.
Guitar I (Eamon O'Leary)
- This class will focus on basic chord shapes and rhythms for the beginner.
Guitar II (Mike Doolin) This
intermediate+ class will focus on chord shapes across the entire neck
and different rhythms.
Flatpick Guitar (Tim May)
- Improving tone and speed; techniques and concepts to prepare you for
the wonderful world of improvisation, Carter style..
Rhythm Guitar for Oldtime & Bluegrass (Jay
Marvin) Learn the fundamentals of backup guitar for
Oldtime and Bluegrass music. Beginners are welcome but you should already
be familiar with the basic chords.
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