Come & Try
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T34 - Bill Taylor
WIRE HARP
TIME: Sun 16.30 - 18.00
TUTOR: Bill Taylor
LEVEL: Come &
Try - No experience required
Read more about Bill here.
An
opportunity to try out the beautifully resonant wire-strung clarsach.
While these were properly played with fingernails at least 2mm long,
that’s not necessary for this taster class. The technique we use is often
called playing “in the stopped style”, where the finger pads damp certain
strings to stop excessive ringing, and allow us to hear a clear line for
the melody, the decoration, or both. Play a few simple tunes, touch on its
history and feel free to ask questions. A limited number of wire-strung
clarsachs are available.
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Get access to
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£16.00 -
12 April 2026 -
90 minutes -
16:30 -
George Watson's College Courses -
GWC Classroom Space
