What do you need to know to take this course?
This course is for songwriters and guitarists of all levels. The examples are written with tabs and standard notation. But, you will further benefit, if you know how to read standard notation.
You must have an understanding of basic open string chords. It will also be beneficial if you can sing songs and play chords at the same time, and, if you can play along the recorded original tracks of your favourite songs.
Have you taken the prerequisite test to see where you are, and to find out what else you would need to work on before signing up for the course ? If not please do so.
The Prerequisite Test
Before we begin, we’d like to learn a bit about your level of guitar playing.
In order to follow the course and benefit from it, you need to have completed the courses:
- Hear and Play – Level 1 and 2
Or have the following skills:
- A basic understanding of how to read, both music written with tabs and standard.
- A thorough understanding of basic open string chords.
- The ability to sing full songs and play chords at the same time.
- Transcriptions skills: the ability to hear a melody, play it on the guitar and write it in tab or music notation.
If you are not sure of your level and would like to see where you are, and to find out what else you would need to work on before signing up for the course please complete the following two assignments.
1. Download this track and pdf file.
- Learn the melody and chords.
- Record your own version of both melody and accompaniment, and submit as an mp3 file to info@thomaslorenzo.com.au
- Write the melody with tabs and rhythmic notation and submit to info@thomaslorenzo.com.au
2. Submit a recording
Submit a recording ( send mp3 file to info@thomaslorenzo.com.au) of you playing another song of your choice. You have to decide what the word play a song means to you.
Thank you, and have fun!
