T04 - Bill Taylor
POST BEGINNERS WIRE HARP
4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 13.00 - 14.30
TUTOR:
Bill Taylor LEVEL: POST BEGINNERS (see brochure p25 for explanation)
TEACHING
METHOD - M+E: Written music will be provided from the start, but teaching
will be sympathetic to all levels of reading/assimilating music.
Read
more about Bill here.
New
players of the wire-strung clarsach are very welcome to join this course.
Using both historical and traditional pieces, we will reinforce basics and
explore damping techniques that allow the music to shine, without the
clutter of excessively ringing strings. All sizes of harps can be used,
and it’s helpful to have fingernails at least 2 mm long. As we interpret
the pieces, we will learn how to play cleanly, and how to release harmony
from melody. Additionally, we will explore playing crisp decorations found
in historical sources, and making interesting accompaniments.
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£65.00 -
11 April 2026 -
90 minutes -
13:00 -
George Watson's College Courses -
GWC Classroom Space
