Banjo

MIN2215.01

Course Description

Summary

Beginning, intermediate, or advanced group lessons on the 5-string banjo in the claw-hammer/frailing style. Student will learn to play using simple song sheets with chords, tablature, and standard notation. Using chord theory and scale work, personal music-making skills will be enhanced. Awareness of traditional styles of playing the instrument will be furthered through a listening component and ensemble playing with other instrumentalists. Student must have own instrument (5-string banjo).

Prerequisites

Student must have own instrument (5-string banjo).

Please contact the faculty member :

Instructor

  • John Kirk

Day and Time

Academic Term

Spring 2018

Area of Study

Credits

2

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

12