Congolese Guitar Evolution Part 1 - World Music Method

Master The Congolese Guitar

This course profiles all of the greatest and most influential Congolese guitarists that shaped the genre of Sebene and teaches you their guitar lines with a step-by-step and clear instruction.

Learn and understand the iconic approaches from Franco Luambo Makiadi, Roxy Thsimpaka, Popolipo Beniko, Alain Makaba, Pépé Felly Manuaku and more.

You won’t just learn how to replicate a Congolese guitar line verbatim but will understand how to develop an authentic African feel whilst creating your own guitar lines which could confidently be performed with an ensemble.

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Module 1 – The Importance Of Sebene 4 Lessons

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Sebene Guitar Study – Zaiko Langa Langa – 4.24

Slowing Down The Sebene Lines – 3.43

The Theory Of Combining Guitar Parts – 2.57

The Congolese Rhythm Guitar Approach – 5.36

Module 2 – Developing Your Congolese Repertoire 3 Lessons

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50 Years Of Soukous And Sebene – 8.10

Roxy Thsimpaka’s Vintage Guitar Lines – 5.56

Wenge Musica – Modern Soukous Guitar – 4.32

Module 3 – Combining Your New Skills 4 Lessons

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Intervals And Chromatic Variations – 4.12

How to Create Strong Guitar Lines – 6.35

Fingerstyle Rhythm Study – OK Jazz – 4.54

Play Lead Guitar Like The Ba Kongo Tribe – 7.10

African Backing Tracks 5 Lessons

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To Leka – 4.45

Kanisa – 5.32

Tika Na Meka – 5.46

Yekola – 7.43

Closing Their Doors – 5.11

Ebook Download 1 Lesson

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Sebene Heaven – The Bitter-Sweet Paradox Of Congolese Music

Live Masterclass And Q&A 1 Lesson

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May 2021 Masterclass

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Course Includes

6 Modules
18 Lessons
Lifetime Access
Student Support Group

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