Approach the guitar as its own full band: support the melody with accompaniment, bass, percussion... and step into a way of playing called "fingerstyle". Drop your pick for a couple of hours and join us to learn some cool fingerstyle techniques and composition ideas for the acoustic guitar in the friendly and inspiring location of ‘School Of Rock Basel’.

Workshop contents:

Fingerstyle techniques to enhance your playing:

• Harp Harmonics

• Back Beats

• Right Hand Rolls and Techniques

• ‘Boom Chick’ Playing

• Rasgueado

Composing For Fingerstyle Guitar

• Inspiration, technique, composition - How they work together to help you compose

• Exploring The World Of Open Tunings

• Bring Your Own Questions!

Pre-requisites:

Whether you simply know your guitar basics (i.e. can play basic chords or power chords, strumming, picking) or are a more advanced player, there will be plenty to experience & learn for all levels in this intimate workshop. Enthusiasm prevails over skill so that everyone can walk away having learned something new. You will be encouraged to push your limits & gain confidence whatever your level of playing & ability.

Date: Saturday 19th October 2024, from 14:00 to 18:00 (With a break + small refreshments)

Location:
School Of Rock Basel, Helsinki-Strasse 7, 4142 Münchenstein  

Entrance Price:
Early Bird Price for First 10 places 100.-
Next 10 Spaces 120.-
Maximum 20 participants.

Note: The workshop will be given in English.