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 three or four selected students, Sue will offer her thoughts on how they might improve certain aspects of performing a particular piece.
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 …
Monday 1pm-2pm TUTOR: Mairi Macleod Learn basic vocabulary and simple phrases to use around EIHF and in different scenarios, switching vocabulary within sentences.
Monday 1pm-2.30pm TUTOR: Bill Taylor An opportunity to try out the beautifully resonant wirestrung Highland clarsach. While these were properly played with fingernails at least 2 mm long, that’s not necessary …
ELEANOR DUNSDON & GREGOR BLACK Eleanor and Gregor are a Glasgow-based harp and percussion duo, who met during their postgraduate studies in Traditional Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland …
***EXTRA CLASS NOW ADDED TUE 9am*** Monday 4.30pm-6pm TUTOR: Gregor Black A brilliant opportunity to learn the basics of bodhrán playing for anyone enthusiastic about rhythm and groove. A limited …
A long established EIHF favourite, string-driven dance band Bella McNab’s features a front-line of three of Scotland’s top fiddlers – Sarah Hoy, Jenny Gardner and Sarah McFadyen
Tuesday 9am -10am TUTOR: Mairi Macleod Learn basic vocabulary and simple phrases to use around EIHF and in different scenarios, switching vocabulary within sentences.
Tuesday 9.00am-10.10am TUTOR: Gregor Black A SECOND opportunity to learn the basics of bodhrán playing for anyone enthusiastic about rhythm and groove. A limited number of bodhráns may be available …
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 …
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.
Learn to create instant beauty with shimmering glissandi and improvisation over a simple descending bass line.
ELINOR EVANS Ellie will trace how the clarsach has developed over the years, playing pieces dating back to the early days of the instrument, through its resurgence in the twentieth …
With Ingrid on clarsach, Iain on fiddle and Margaret singing Gaelic song, these musical stalwarts create a stunning sound infused with love and understanding of the culture-rich West Highlands. ANNE-MARIE …
