This class picks up (Down-Up) where the 101 left off. Also suited for folks that have a few tunes under their belt.We will explore and use fiddle tunes and Bluegrass and Gospel vocals as tools to learn new techniques. We will explore new melodies and learning to play in different keys other than G and C. Harmonic Scales, interchangeable runs and licks, Use of the capo, slides, hammer ons and pull offs will be the norm,Starting to play in different positions and up the neck in higher registers and much more.
This class will be a great challenge to any upper beginner flatpicker as we explore and use fiddle tunes, Bluegrass vocals and Gospel vocals as tools to learn new techniques. Finding ways to jump up and down the fingerboard into newer registers using more intricate fiddle tunes as example. We will explore new melodies and learning to play in different keys other than G and C. Learning how to use the neck for our different positions and when we want to use the higher registers. Use of the slides, hammer ons and pull offs will be the norm, and much more.
We will be working on tunes that increase speed and inspire improvisational skills. Working with written materials but increasing our ear training through great tunes along with Bill Monroe, Doc Watson and Kenny Baker influence. We will be doing more up the neck work along with understanding more about chord shapes and positions.
This six Week Class begins at 8:15 EDT (5:15 pm Pacific) and lasts one hour. Same Day and Time Each Week.
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Focusing on Crosspicking and enhanced melodic playing. More ear training, a Lick of the Week, understanding the fingerboard and playing in different registers leading to eventually playing in any key. Playing leads more in open A, D, F and E.
After you register, you will get an email receipt. You can then download Zoom Instructions for Participants in case you are new to Zoom. It is very easy to use.
This six Week Class begins at 7:00pm EST (4:00 pm Pacific) and lasts one hour. Same Day and Time Each Week.
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For this class, students should have attended Steve's 201, 202 Series Classes. This will be the constant continuation of Steve's Intermediate 203 class and will be ongoing in six weekly segments. We will work on new high level tunes and figure out and find variations as well as many, many interchangeable licks and runs. Tons of Steve's ideas will unfold in this ongoing, high level class. Get through the 201, 202 and 203 class and you will be ready.
After you register, you will get an email receipt. You can then download Zoom Instructions for Participants in case you are new to Zoom. It is very easy to use.
This six Week Class begins at 8:15pm EST (5:15 pm Pacific) and lasts one hour. Same Day and Time Each Week.
Check your time zone.
For this class, students should have attended Steve's 201, 202 Series Classes. This will be the constant continuation of Steve's Intermediate 203 class and will be ongoing in six weekly segments. We will work on new high level tunes and figure out and find variations as well as many, many interchangeable licks and runs. Tons of Steve's ideas will unfold in this ongoing, high level class. Get through the 201, 202 and 203 class and you will be ready.
After you register, you will get an email receipt. You can then download Zoom Instructions for Participants in case you are new to Zoom. It is very easy to use.