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A chance for all to learn new skills or brush up on techniques - we have some very fine tutors ready to share their knowledge and help you get the best out of folk life. Please bring your own instruments where applicable.
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Music, Song and Dance - Saturday - Sunday
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Music, Song and Dance workshops in Centre 70
Saturday WS1 11.00-12.00
Beginners guitar with Richard Butler
A basic introduction to the guitar for absolute beginners, to start you off on a lifetime of strumming and picking. Please bring your own instruments.
Saturday WS 2 12.30-13.30
Fiddle with Joe O'Donnell
Tricks of the trade from one of the most experienced and talented fiddle players on the scene. Joe has played with the best of them, catch his band Shkayla on the Kinecroft Big Stage Friday night.
Saturday WS 3 14.00-15.00
Capoeira of Brazil: the dance within the fight - with David Nunan
The workshop will be an introduction to Capoeira and will involve movement, dance, singing and music. Following a brief history of Capoeira, participants will perform basic movements of Capoeira working individually and in pairs. The instruments used in Capoeira will be demonstrated. Finally, participants will be invited to join a 'roda' (circle) where participants play instruments, sing, clap and watch each other play Capoeira. For more information visit Cordão de Ouro Capoeira
Saturday WS 4 15.30-16.30
Songwriting Workshop with Tom Bliss and Jon Harvison
Join two of the finest songwriters on the contemporary folk scene to find out how it's done. Two different perspectives, two different approaches... should be fascinating!
Saturday WS 5 17.00-18.00
Bodhran for Beginners with Gerhard Kress
Got a bodhran and want to use it? Master bodhran maker Gerhard Kress will show you the fundamentals including how to play along at a session without having the instrument lovingly broken over your head by a well wisher. Some bodhrans will be provided for those unable to bring their own.
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Sunday
Sunday WS 1 11.00-12.00
Intermediate / advanced guitar with Steve Dingle
The workshop will look initially at fingerstyle techniques for song accompaniment and guitar solos. We will then go on to discuss an introduction to open tunings (dropped d, open G, open D) and altered tunings (eg CGCFCD. CGCGCD, CGDGCD). The workshop will look at pieces of music from Martin Simpson, William Ackerman and others and allow the participants to exchanges ideas / tunes or perform pieces if they wish.
Sunday WS2 12.30-13.30
Belly Dancing with The Isisters
The Isisters will be giving a fun workshop in Egyptian style bellydance. We will show you how to shimmy and shake!! And circle those hips in a "cool" way! What could be more enjoyable on a beautiful summer's day, than dancing and having a laugh with your friends. No need to wear anything special, just something cool and comfortable. This workshop is open to everyone.
Sunday WS 3 14.00-15.00
Music Matters Vocal Workshop for 7 - 12 year olds with Lyn Thomson
Join Lyn from Music Matters in Maidenhead for an hour of high energy vocal music making incorporating rounds, call and response, partner and part songs from folk and world music. All unaccompanied and all great fun. No experience necessary - just bring plenty of enthusiasm!
Music, Song and Dance - Saturday - Sunday
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