Course details

The workshops are designed to be both fun and to take
an in-depth look at acoustic blues playing.
Participants should bring their own guitar and a note pad.
There is no need to read music as methods used
include practical demonstration and easy to use tablature and chord windows.
Players are encouraged to perform in groups or solo.

Blues Guitar At The Portway hopes to encourage further workshops
and performances in the Annexe.

SESSION 1 28th SEPTEMBER	Enrolment and introduction Course content Guide to notation General exercises Introduction to chords in the blues

SESSION 2 5th OCTOBER	More chord playing in the blues Chord substitution Turnarounds in the blues Chord study exercises

SESSION 3 12th OCTOBER	Fingerstyle blues Techniques and exercises Fingerstyle study tunes

SESSION 4 19th OCTOBER	The ragtime blues style
	techniques and exercises
	Ragtime study tunes

SESSION 5 26th OCTOBER	Single note playing in the blues
	Scales Improvisation in the blues

SESSION 6 2nd NOVEMBER	Slide guitar
	G Tuning
	Exercises and study tunes

SESSION 7 9th NOVEMBER	More slide guitar
	Tuning variations
	Exercises and study tunes

SESSION 8 16th NOVEMBER	Contemporary blues Chords Soloing Course review

Course content is a guide and participants are encouraged to make changes as to the needs of individuals and the group as a whole.