Guitar workshops

To book or to enquire, please email

or phone 01305 257099

Helpful links
www.oldschoolsession.org/

www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/folk/sessions/

www.sadfolk.co.uk/

www.broadsideman.co.uk/

www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk/

www.wessexfolkfestival.co.uk/

www.rhythmweb.com/frame/

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhran

Folk Workshops Useful links

11 am 12.30 pm
Absolute Beginners Bodhran

(Irish Drum)

A basic introduction for those who have never played one before.

Techniques to cover:

Holding the bodhran.

Holding the tipper (beater).

Basic rhythms in 4 time reels.

Basic rhythms in 6/8 jigs, and 9/8, slip jigs.

Session etiquette

Avoiding hurting yourself!

2 pm 4 pm
Guitar for Irish Tunes

Will assume familiarity with the basic chords in first (or 'open') position: eg D, G, A, C, Em, Am.

Using a plectrum.

Basic rhythms in 4 time reels.

Basic rhythms in 6/8 jigs, and 9/8, slip jigs.

Session etiquette

Using D tuning

'Modal' chords

Pricing

Morning bodhran only £15

Afternoon guitar only £20

Both £30
Includes CD of tunes to play along with.

Classical Guitar Workshops

Exams Workshop Postponed!!!

Exact timing and pricing to be confirmed
Level

Grades 1 t0 8 or diplomas

Guitar exams. An opportunity to play your exam pieces, work on sightreading, to think about ways to prepare for the exam, and issues surrounding what the examiner is expecting:

Scales and arpeggios: why and how.

Aural tests: why and how.

Sightreading.

Questions of style: getting the right stylistic approach to the historical background of the piece.

Supplementary technical preparation appropriate for the grade.

Plenty of opportunity to play exam pieces (or other repertoire) before a sympathetic audience, with feedback.

Just before the biggest exam period, limited to 12 participants.

Back

Folk Workshops		Useful links
11 am 12.30 pm	Absolute Beginners Bodhran (Irish Drum)	A basic introduction for those who have never played one before. Techniques to cover: Holding the bodhran. Holding the tipper (beater). Basic rhythms in 4 time reels. Basic rhythms in 6/8 jigs, and 9/8, slip jigs. Session etiquette Avoiding hurting yourself!

2 pm 4 pm	Guitar for Irish Tunes	Will assume familiarity with the basic chords in first (or 'open') position: eg D, G, A, C, Em, Am. Using a plectrum. Basic rhythms in 4 time reels. Basic rhythms in 6/8 jigs, and 9/8, slip jigs. Session etiquette Using D tuning 'Modal' chords
	Pricing Morning bodhran only £15 Afternoon guitar only £20 Both £30	Includes CD of tunes to play along with.

Classical Guitar Workshops
	Exams Workshop	Postponed!!!
Exact timing and pricing to be confirmed	Level Grades 1 t0 8 or diplomas	Guitar exams. An opportunity to play your exam pieces, work on sightreading, to think about ways to prepare for the exam, and issues surrounding what the examiner is expecting: Scales and arpeggios: why and how. Aural tests: why and how. Sightreading.
		Questions of style: getting the right stylistic approach to the historical background of the piece. Supplementary technical preparation appropriate for the grade. Plenty of opportunity to play exam pieces (or other repertoire) before a sympathetic audience, with feedback.
		Just before the biggest exam period, limited to 12 participants.