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Fiddle Classes

 

Fiddle Tunes from the Celtic Lands

Devon Leger

Seven Tuesdays, August 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 7:45-9:00 p.m., $175.


Join Seattle fiddler Devon Léger for a fun sampling of Celtic fiddle tunes. Each week, we'll travel to a new Celtic country to learn two beautiful tunes and to learn about a unique culture. Celtic countries will include: Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Galicia, Cape Breton, Quebec, and even American Appalachia. Along with the tunes, we'll also go over some of the special bowings and ornaments from each country. Find out what ties these very different regions together and why Celtic music is so well loved the world over. The class will be taught primarily by ear, but sheet music will be provided after each class and recordings of the tunes will be made available. Any melody instrument is welcome!

Also, check out Devon's French-Canadian Folk Music workshops on July 31 with his his band, La Famille Léger.

 

 

Beginning Fiddle 1

Sarah Comer

Four Thursdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $80.

Start by finding the answers to questions like “How do I hold this thing?” By the last class you’ll know how to tune a fiddle, take care of it, and play a repertoire of beginning fiddle tunes. Learn to pick up tunes by ear, with tablature as a safety net!

 

Next Session: Four Thursdays, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $80.

 

 

A Technique a Week for Fiddle:
Playing Well With Others

Sarah Comer

Four Thursdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, 7:45-8:45 p.m., $80.

This class is for intermediate fiddlers looking for ways to improve their playing and focus their practice time. Like the first Technique a Week class, each week you’ll learn a new tune to help you focus on a particular technique – this time geared toward helping you have more fun playing with others. Gain a better understanding of music theory (and how to apply it), practice picking up speed without losing control, and learn how to play backup for other fiddlers and write a simple harmony part. All tunes will be taught by ear, and recordings and sheet music will be available for easy download through the class website. Questions? Email Sarah at fiddleteacher@hotmail.com.

 

 

Beginning Fiddle 2

Sarah Comer

Four Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $80.

Pick up where the last class, “Beginning Fiddle 1,” left off and fine tune your technique while learning a few more old-time tunes. This class is open to returning students and new students with basic violin/fiddle experience. Not sure if this class is right for you? Contact Sarah at fiddleteacher@hotmail.com.