Country Music

PSPR-345

This class will be geared toward rhythm section players and singers, and will cover all aspects of country music. Analysis of major instrumentalists and styles of playing, including Chet Atkins, Floyd Cramer, Ricky Skaggs, Doc Watson, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The class will also take an in-depth look at the making of country music (Nashville number system, etc.). Discussion of the styles of music as well as the different instruments (Dobro, steel guitar, lap guitar, fiddle, etc.), and the difference between singing bluegrass and singing country music (phrasing as well as timbre of the voice). Also included is an overview of the Nashville scene.

Credits

Prerequisites

HR-211

Required Of

None

Electable By

All B.M. and P.D. students

Semesters Offered

Fall, Spring

Location

Boston

Department

PERF

Course Chair

Karen Bell

Taught By

Bob Stanton

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