Guitar Courses On African Music: Rhythm & Lead Guitar

African Guitar Fingerstyles on Rumba, Soukouss, Sebene, Makossa, Highlife, Coupe Décale and more

What you'll learn
Are you passionate about the guitar and particularly on how to play African Music? this training is set for you
Are you willing to learn all the Fundamentals and know how African Music is played on the Guitar?
Discover the keys for playing Rhythm Guitar riffs and Principles for building Solo phrases in styles such as Rumba, Soukouss, Makossa, Highlife Music and more
Learn which voicings (chord progressions) are generally used in a song structure: vocal part vs. animation part
Learn how to improvise and "phrase" on Guitar depending on the music style, rhythm and chord progressions?
Whether your level is beginner or intermediate, get everything you need to learn to be able to transcribe melodies, chords, and solos by ear and have FUN
Requirements
Willingness to learn and explore new music styles
Very basic guitar knowledge
Description
EXPRESS YOUR FULL POTENTIAL ON GUITAR by exploring NEW STYLES and receive A REAL TRAINING To BECOMEa GUITARIST WHO STANDS OUT.Play various styles such as RUMBA, SOUKOUSS/SEBENE, MAKOSSA, HILIFE.., with practical learning tools which will allow you to understand the essential vocabulary, demystify concepts and how to use it in your playing, have a consistent practice routine and seeing growth.Above all, get the fundamentals on guitar that would remove any doubt about your potential and confidence to be able to play very typical world music.On the menu:A Methodical Music GuideTabs & ScoresBacking TracksVideos CoursesLives Masterclass Coaching on demandThis Guitar Course is:Designed to acquire real expertise and polyvalence in several styles of musicConceived and optimized for all levels with a structured and progressive method: You will be able to observe your progress day by dayWith a methodology adapted to your availability and your learning speedWith lessons available for life: You progress with your own pace and without stressMade to have fun and to grow your passion for the guitarSGI MUSIC ACADEMY is a music school offering online training to learn how to play a musical instrument - mainly the guitar - in styles where musical pedagogy is quite rare such as Rumba, Soukouss, Sebene, Makossa, Highlife, Kompa, etc.. The emphasis is focused on providing all the modern tools and methods necessary for the quick comprehension of the notions (tabs, music scores, slow motion vidéos, practical explanations and tips for playing, masterclass..)

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to the Course

Lecture 1 Welcome Speech and INTRO

Lecture 2 Overview of SGI MUSIC ACADEMY Guitar Visual Tutorials

Lecture 3 Overview of African "Sebene" Style you could play on Guitar

Lecture 4 Overview of African "Rumba" Music Style

Section 2: Fundamentals - How to play African Music styles on Guitar

Lecture 5 Must know Basics Opened & Barred Chords positionnig Intro

Lecture 6 Must know Basics Opened & Barred Chords positionnig Part 2

Lecture 7 The Qualities of the Good Guitarist

Lecture 8 The "Rhythm" or "Accompanying" Guitar: Rôle and Manner of playing

Lecture 9 The Lead or "Solo" Guitar: Rôle and Range of Play

Lecture 10 Easy Guitar Chords Patterns and Their Progressions in Popular African Songs

Lecture 11 Using Major Scale Modes for Melody Creation and Soloing

Lecture 12 Double Stops Technique on Major Harmoniezd Scale in Thirds

Lecture 13 Right Hand Playing

Section 3: Application Examples & Exercices on Soukouss/Sebene, Rumba & Makossa styles

Lecture 14 Introduction for the guitar tutorial on a famous popular makossa song

Lecture 15 Application on a famous popular makossa song: Performance

Lecture 16 Application on a famous popular makossa song: played slowly with Dynamic Tab

Lecture 17 Application on a famous popular makossa song: Analysis & Explanations

Lecture 18 Example Of Dancing Sebene/Soukouss African Style on Rhythm Guitar - Intro

Lecture 19 Example Of Dancing Sebene/Soukouss African Style on Rhythm Guitar - Performance

Lecture 20 Explanations of Arpeggios and Palm mute on Rumba/Soukouss/Sebene Soundtrack

Lecture 21 Fingerstyle Arpeggios with the Right Hand on Rumba/Soukouss/Sebene Soundtrack

Lecture 22 Congolese Rumba Guitar Style Example: Performance

Lecture 23 Congolese Rumba Guitar Style Example: Rhythm Guitar played slowly

Lecture 24 Congolese Rumba Guitar Style Example: Lead Guitar played slowly

Lecture 25 Example of African Music Soundtrack played with the Acoustic Guitar : Tutorial

This course is for anyone wishing to know basic guitar techniques used in African music styles to enjoy when playing itor Intermediate guitarists who are interested in learning how to solo,This course is also intended for experimented guitarist who wants to know tips and tricks to play African Music with ease,Warning: this course is originally created in french language and the English voice has been superimposed with subtitles added