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Develop fingerstyle technique and repertoire for traditional and contemporary contexts.
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About kora lessons
Kora lessons focus on right-hand patterns, left-hand bass lines and learning traditional songs and modern arrangements.
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Kora lessons: what to expect
Players interested in West African music traditions or fingerstyle harp-like technique.
A simple learning path for kora
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Basic hand patterns and simple tunes.
Polyrhythms, song arrangements and improvisation.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- A kora or hybrid instrument and guidance on tuning and hand technique.
- Recordings to learn traditional pieces by ear.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Griot repertoire and stylistic accompaniment.
Arrangements and fusion approaches.
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FAQs about kora lessons
Many lessons are taught by ear; teachers may use notation for advanced study.