Intro to Banjo for Music Therapists and Teachers (5 credits)
Self study. Incorporate banjo into your music therapy practice or classroom! Learn basic skills on banjo. Add the banjo to your toolkit to help achieve therapeutic & educational goals. 5 credits.
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Self study
Learn basic skills on banjo in order to
use the banjo to achieve therapeutic & educational goals.
- Learn foundational music skills on the banjo.
- Learn the parts of the banjo.
- Learn how to tune a banjo
- Learn how to play I, IV and V chords in 4 keys, 3 styles of accompaniment, 5 songs, 3 bluegrass tricks and an overview on using bluegrass banjo during improvisation.
Learning Objectives:
Demonstrate understanding of basic skills on banjo in order to use the banjo to achieve therapeutic & educational goals
- be able to play I IV & V chords in keys of C, D, A and G major
- demonstrate 3 ways to accompany songs (choke, strum and 3 finger roll)
- play 5 songs on banjo
- demonstrate 3 ways to accompany vocals with banjo
Schedule:
Overview
A. Parts of the instrument
B. Tuning – how to tune
C. Chords: I, IV and V chords in G and C major
D. Capo: I, IV and V chords in A and D major
II. Accompaniment, Songs and Fun Tricks
A. Accompaniment
1. Choking
2. Strumming
3. Rolls
B. 5 Songs
C. Slides, pull-offs and hammer-ons
D. Single String
III. 2:30-3:30 Music Therapy and the Banjo
A. Dynamics
B. Tempo
C. Improvisation using bluegrass and folk chord patterns
assignment 1 hour self study
CBMT Domain Areas:
(III.A.5.a) Apply a variety of scales, modes, and harmonic progressions
(III.A.5.e) Compose vocal, instrumental, and digital music
(II.D.11) Select appropriate musical elements, repertoire, instruments, and equipment consistent with treatment needs
