learning_music_theory_through_fretboard_884_497.jpg Horizontal TabsDescription Multi-instrumentalist and educator Alvin McGovern will introduce the fundamentals of music theory, using a fretboard instrument as a reference, in this 2-day workshop. Students simply need to bring a guitar, banjo, or mandolin, but do not need to know how to play it. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 to Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Registration Fee: $185 *K-12 Educators: Earn 11 State of Michigan SCECH clock hours by attending this workshop. This course is now closed. Join multi-instrumentalist and educator Alvin McGovern for this two-day workshop aimed at exploring the fundamentals of music theory, using a fretboard instrument as a reference. Through an organized and sequential approach, learn the basic language of music by exploring intervals, inversions, major scales, keys, chord construction, harmony and more. Students should bring a fretboard instrument with them to the workshop, such as a guitar, banjo, or mandolin, but do not need to know how to play it. (Ukuleles have a shorter fretboard and are not recommended for this class). If you don’t have access to an instrument, some loaner guitars will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who request them at registration. Whether new to music theory, or seeking a refresher, all students will benefit from the topics covered in this workshop. Faculty Alvin McGovern Instructor of Music, Interlochen College of Creative Arts Schedule Supplies Students must bring a fretboard instrument, such as a guitar, banjo, or mandolin, however, there is no need to know how to play it (ukuleles have a shorter fretboard and are not recommended for this class). Some loaner guitars will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who request them at registration. Please bring paper and pen for note taking.
