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COURSES

Sat–Wed
1.00pm / T13

SCOTTISH FOR ADULTS
Elementary – E+M

PatsySeddon

TUTOR : PATSY SEDDON
Looking at Scottish music considering fingering, decoration and harmony to help with phrasing, articulation and tone production in our beautiful repertoire.

Sat–Wed
1.00pm / T14

WELSH TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Elementary – E+M

GwenanGibbard

TUTOR : GWENAN GIBBARD
Dance tunes, airs and lullabies – a chance to learn some of the best-loved tunes of the Welsh tradition in basic, effective arrangements.

Sat–Wed
1.00pm / T15

PARAGUAYAN HARP : MODERN & TRADITIONAL
STYLES –
Elementary + Intermediate – E+M

MartinPortillo

TUTOR : MARTIN PORTILLO
Discover the versatility of the Paraguayan harp by exploring traditional and modern styles. The course will include the basic rhythms and techniques unique to the Paraguayan harp and demonstrations of the metal ring-key for the incidental notes. Learn to use the strings to their full potential with arpeggios, trinos, glissandos, picaditas and other combinations. The emphasis will be on fun and creativity. The classes will be taught by ear, and some music will be available at the end of the course.

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Sat–Wed
1.00pm / T11

ADULTS
Beginner – E+M / Harps Provided

MarieLouiseNapier

TUTOR : MARIE-LOUISE NAPIER
This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time learning the basics of clarsach playing along with other keen adults. You will be amazed at your progress. Marie-Louise has a special empathy with the mature student having been one herself years ago! Come along and have fun. Music reading isn't necessary but music will be given out at the end of each session.

Sat–Wed
1.00pm / T12

TECHNIQUE
Elementary – E+M

FionaRutherford

TUTOR : FIONA RUTHERFORD
For those who have just a little experience of playing maybe you are self-taught and would like to pick up some useful tips, or perhaps you just feel that your technique would benefit from some extra focus. Through tunes as well as exercises, we will explore topics such as tone production, fingering and placing and articulation/relaxation. It will also be possible to discuss any particular problems or requests you have as an individual.

Scottish Charity No SC011819
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Sat–Wed
4.30pm / T11a

ADULTS
Beginner – E+M / Harps Provided

AMacdearmid

TUTOR : ANNE MACDEARMID
This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time learning the basics of clarsach playing along with other keen adults. You will be amazed at your progress. Music reading isn't necessary but music will be given out at the end of each session.

THIS COURSE IS FULL!
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