Here is an opportunity for harp and fiddle players to join Catriona & Chris to learn a tune, explore it a little, have a chat, ask a question or two and have a great time playing together! **NOTE: The date of this event has changed from the printed brochure to Sat 6th April at 11:00
Come and experience the joy of singing and harmonising together in a safe and relaxed setting. No experience necessary, just bring your natural voice and an open heart!
Rhona is a skilled and innovative musician working with Drake Music Scotland.Inspired by performers such as Catriona McKay, she found her particular love was the sound of the harp. With Ali Gillies, her musical support, she will tell us about her journey as a musician with a disability.
Ever fancied joining in a traditional music session with your harp? Don’t know where to begin? Join Rachel and Neil for this relaxed, hands-on group workshop exploring session repertoire, accompaniment ideas and what to do when you don’t know the tune
We are told to think outside the box. What is this box? And what’s inside? In this creativity workshop we redefine it as inspirational space.
Shelley will open the session by sharing the good, the bad, the ugly, and amazing opportunities online learning can create for harp students and teachers. We explore how it differs from working face to face, including technical, physical and emotional considerations and look at some tried and tested strategies for successful online lessons both from …
With three or four selected students, Sue will offer her thoughts on how they might improve certain aspects of performing a particular piece.
This workshop highlights the similarities and rhythmic variations of the Llanera and Paraguayan harps, each representing its country. We'll discuss key differences in harp building and playing techniques, exploring rhythms with maestros Sixto Corbalán from Paraguay and Diego Laverde Rojas from Colombia.
Following the latest research into historic evidence of harp bass and historic fingering for the early Gaelic Harp, we will explore arranging early Gaelic pieces for wire-strung harp and all kinds of harps.
This workshop deals with the role of harp as a leading instrument of harmony in early music, the so-called “continuo.” A bass line can change the mood, lead the rhythm and give different nuances to a tune. In other words
Learn to create instant beauty with shimmering glissandi and improvisation over a simple descending bass line.
Margaret will offer insights into her own repertoire and teach a few Gaelic songs and/or choruses which can easily be picked up in a limited time.
