Music
From music therapy to private instrument lessons, explore new or favorite musical outlets at Bucks.
Playing the Djembe Drum - Level 1 RMUSC 1194 C01
3/22-4/26 9:00am - 12:00pm
The Traditional Rhythms of West Africa
The Djembe drum is a goblet shaped hand-drum and is said to have been invented in the 12th Century by the Mandinke tribe in what is now West Africa. It has been played by West Africans for generations forming an integral part of ritualistic life in Mali, Guinea, Senegal and other West African countries. You will learn the basics of hand drumming stressing technique and clarity of notes. Drums are also available for purchase and the rental fee can be applied. Please let us know at the time of registration.
Playing the Djembe Drum - Level 2 RMUSC 1198 C01
5/3-6/7 9:00am - 12:00pm
The Traditional Rhythms of West Africa
You will strengthen the skills learned in the first section and add more advanced rhythms and techniques including: Echauffement variations, call variations, and bell parts moving between rhythm parts.
Ethics for Harp Therapists WSMCE 4020 C20
This course will explore the ethical dilemmas inherent in the field of harp therapy. Using the text, The Ethics of Touch, by Ben E. Benjamin, Ph.D. and Cherie Sohnen-Moe, you will learn key terms, read codes of ethics for other fields, understand the
concepts of self-accountability, values, ethical dilemmas and core psychological concepts. Areas to be highlighted are: Boundaries,
Dynamics of Effective Communication, Dual Relationships, and Business Ethics.
GUITAR FOR THE ADULT BEGINNER RMUSC 1168 C01
2/3 - 3/24 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar? Here is your chance to learn to play chords, simple strumming patterns and easy blues scales to get started. No experience reading music necessary! Must provide own guitar.
Guitar for Beginners: Lower Bucks Campus RMUSC 8016 C50
1/21-4/8 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This course is tailored for beginners to learn the basics of guitar technique. Music theory will not be covered, and reading traditional notation is not required. Instead, we will use an easy to- understand system called tablature. The focus will be on getting students to play songs as quickly as possible, including strumming chords and combining them with simple melodies. The instructor encourages students to bring their phones to record videos of the assignments and to see the easiest ways to play the songs. An optional book is available for purchase. Students should bring unlined computer paper for taking notes and pencils for writing down illustrations from the blackboard.
Must provide own guitar.
Masters of Jazz RMUSC 8015 C01
2/25-4/8
no class 3/18 1:30 - 3:00pm
We will explore some of the more important figures in the history of jazz. Classes will include audio and video examples to demonstrate the contributions of these individuals and groups and the different styles of jazz they helped develop. This course is designed to be of interest to both jazz newcomers and more serious jazz fans.
Meet the Beatles RCEGN 8836 C01
Online option 6 Tuesdays
4/9-5/28
No class 4/30 & 5/7 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Beatles’ music is fun and light-hearted, it is serious and cynical, it is frightening and dark; it embraces many preceding genres of music and spins them afresh. Most know the Beatles’ hits but few know the fascinating story that framed their music. Together, we’ll listen to their songs, watch video clips and hear many interviews tracing their early days in Liverpool, to Beatlemania, to the studio years, and finally to their break-up. Along the way, we’ll analyze many of their songs from albums such as Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, the White Album and Abbey Road. “The deeper you go, the higher you fly!”
HyFlex class (Zoom) is optional for out of area residents.
Private Lessons
Interested in receiving private lessons? Call us at 215-968-8409 for more information.