Guitar Accompaniment Course
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Learn how to accompany a singer on guitar through iconic folk songs and develop the musical skills needed to play with confidence, sensitivity, and groove.
Guitar Accompaniment Course
In this guitar accompaniment course, Simon Kafka and Megan Haley guide you through real musical situations to help you learn how to accompany a singer naturally and musically.
Through the study of several iconic folk and acoustic songs, you will discover the essential foundations of effective guitar accompaniment. The course covers key concepts such as leaving space for the vocals, filling musical gaps tastefully, structuring a song, and interacting naturally with a singer.
You will also learn how to transpose a song, adapt your playing to different musical contexts, and develop the listening skills needed to accompany with fluidity and precision. Thanks to the multitrack backing tracks, you will be able to play directly with Megan and practice in realistic musical situations.
By the end of the course, you will have all the tools needed to accompany a singer in different musical styles with greater confidence, musicality, and independence.
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The main concepts taught
Guitar accompaniment
Musical interaction
Song transposition
Song structure
Listening skills
Folk acoustic guitar
The lesson plan proposed by Simon Kafka
A practical and musical program designed to help you accompany singers with confidence, musicality, and natural interaction through timeless folk songs.
A progressive program built around iconic folk and acoustic songs to help you learn how to accompany a vocalist in real musical situations. The course begins with the fundamentals of guitar accompaniment: listening, timing, song structure, and interaction with the singer. You will then apply these concepts through the complete study of several classic songs, while developing musicality, rhythmic accompaniment, and adaptability.
| Chapters | Concepts |
Accompanying a singer |
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You’re my sunshine – Jimmy Davis / Charles Mitchell |
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Do I ever cross your mind – Chet Atkins / Dolly Parton |
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Wildwood flower – Carter Family |
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Freight train – Elizabeth Cotten |
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Jolene – Dolly Parton |
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Dock of the bay – Otis Redding |
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A word from your teacher
Accompanying a singer is much more than simply playing chords. It’s about listening, reacting, and supporting the music with subtlety and musical awareness. This course helps students develop these essential skills through real musical examples and timeless folk songs.
