Course Summary
In this course, you will learn how to improve your guitar performance by developing your technical skills, musicality, and stage presence.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to develop your technical skills on the guitar
- Understand how to improve your musicality and expressiveness
- Gain confidence and stage presence as a performer
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop technical skills on the guitar
- Improve musicality and expressiveness
- Gain confidence and stage presence as a performer
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of guitar playing
- Access to a guitar
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Advanced Guitar Techniques
- Guitar Improvisation
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Jared Dines
- Rick Beato
Related Books
Description
Your favorite guitarist didn't become your favorite guitarist without the support of other musicians. The most important skill for a guitarist to learn is the exact same skill that was so important in kindergarten: playing well with others. Guitar Performance Techniques gives guitarists the essential and practical skills to play well with others in any ensemble situation. This course begins with daily warm-up techniques that help you prepare for rehearsals, jam sessions, and stage performances. From there, you'll explore chords, time accuracy, tone production, ear training, and the many aspects of jamming with other musicians. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to confidently interact with other musicians in a group setting and bring your A-game to any jam session you join.
Knowledge
- Develop warm-up techniques to prepare for ensemble playing
- Identify and play common chordal accompaniment
- Demonstrate ensemble playing techniques while performing
Outline
- Welcome to Guitar Performance Techniques!
- Welcome!
- Connect with Your Classmates
- Course Resources
- Earn A Course Certificate
- Join the Discussion!
- What Are Your Goals?
- Warming Up
- Warming Up Your Mind and Visualizing
- Warming Up Your Body
- Warming Up Your Picking Hand
- Warming Up Your Fretting Hand
- Synchronizing Your Picking and Fretting Hands
- Warming Up In Tempo: Minor Triad Arpeggios
- Warming Up In Tempo: Major, Augmented, and Diminished Arpeggios
- Warming Up Your Mind and Visualization
- Warming Up Your Body
- Warming Up Your Picking and Fretting Hands
- Synchronization
- Triad Arpeggio Exercises
- Join Your Study Group
- Submitting Your Assignments
- Warming Up
- SELF-ASSESSMENT: Triad Arpeggio Warm-ups
- Developing Your Ears
- Transcribing Phrases By Ear
- Transcribing Chords by Ear
- Singing What You Play and Playing What You Sing
- Playing By Ear Exercises
- Transcribing Phrases By Ear
- Transcribing Chords by Ear
- Recognizing Chord Types
- Join Your Study Group
- Sign-up for the full experience!
- Developing Your Ears
- SELF-ASSESSMENT: Transcribe a solo/melody
- Tone Production Essentials: Developing Your Touch on the Guitar
- Timbre
- Dynamics
- Note Duration
- Playing in Tune
- Vibrato
- Pick and Tone
- Dynamics Activity
- Join Your Study Group
- Tone Production Essentials
- SELF-ASSESSMENT: Composing with Timbre Changes
- Performance Preparation
- Performance Checklist
- Know Your Gear
- Pre-Performance Warm-Up
- Listening and Blending On Stage
- Join Your Study Group
- Performance Preparation
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews for the Guitar Performance course on Coursera. Learn about the experiences of other users and their opinions on the course content, teachers and more.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users praised the course's comprehensive curriculum that covers everything from basic techniques to advanced concepts.Pros from User Reviews
- Well-structured and easy to follow lessons
- Great for beginners as well as intermediate players
- Highly qualified and experienced instructors
- Plenty of practical exercises and examples
- Flexible learning environment that allows you to work at your own pace
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic for their level
- Limited interaction with instructors and other students
- Not suitable for advanced players looking for specific styles or techniques
- Some technical issues with video and audio quality
- No certification or accreditation for completing the course
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