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Guitar Grooves in Different Styles: Africa and US
Learn guitar grooves from different countries of Africa and USA.
InstructorCostas Baltazanis
Total Length2h 7m
About Course
Guitar Grooves in Different Styles: Africa and US is a comprehensive course designed for guitarists eager to explore the rich tapestry of rhythmic styles from African and American musical traditions. Led by experienced instructor Costas Baltazanis, this course delves into the distinctive grooves that define genres across these diverse cultures.
Throughout the course, students will examine the rhythmic foundations of various African styles, such as Soukous, Highlife, and Afrobeat, alongside American genres like Blues, Funk, and Jazz. The curriculum emphasizes the unique characteristics of each style, including their rhythmic patterns, chord progressions, and cultural contexts.
By engaging with practical exercises and in-depth analyses, participants will develop a nuanced understanding of how to authentically perform and integrate these grooves into their playing. This course is ideal for guitarists seeking to broaden their rhythmic vocabulary and appreciate the interconnectedness of global musical styles.
Course Content
- Soukous (Congo)
- Juju-Afrobeat (Nigeria)
- Makossa (Cameroon)
- Maskanda (South Africa)
- Tishoumaren or The Sahara Desert Blues I
- Tishoumaren or The Sahara Desert Blues II
- Tishoumaren or The Sahara Desert Blues III
- Jarabi (Mali)
- Chaabi (Morocco)
- Palm-wine (Ghana)
- Saidi (Egypt)
- Chimurenga (Zimbabwe)
- Jazz Swing and Gypsy Swing (USA)
- Swing in ¾
- Swing Comping with Bass and Chords
- Funk Guitar I: 16th Note Displacement
- Funk Guitar II: Meters-Rufus
- Funk Guitar III: James Brown, Nile Rodgers
- Jazz Afro Cuban 12/8
- Take 5
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