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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 except as shown below
Saturday WS1 11.00-12.00
Shanty singing with Short Drag Roger
Explore the traditions of seafaring work songs and learn how they should be sung. Perhaps a bit of fancy rope work too!
Saturday WS 2 12.30-13.30
Guitar accompaniment for songs with Dave Bennett & Brenda Hart
Come and learn how to make up and play song accompaniments which will stand out from the crowd. Dave has plenty of tricks up his sleeve! Please bring your own instruments.
Saturday WS 3 14.00-15.00
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! No need to wear anything special, just something cool and comfortable. This workshop is open to everyone.
Saturday WS 4 15.00-16.00
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 5 15.30-16.30
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 6 16.30-17.30 - in Waters Violins on High Street
Fiddle with Matt Tarling
Matt Tarling from the band Elephant Talk is a full time professional performer and fiddle teacher/workshop leader. He specialises in teaching his students by ear for a more natural approach to playing, rarely using sheet music. We will be mainly learning a tune by ear for this workshop and possibly looking at some techniques/styles. So all you need to bring are your fiddles.
The workshop will be held in Wallingford's delightful specialist violin shop, Waters Violins. As space is limited, you are advised to phone them on 01491 825616 to book a place.
Saturday WS7 17.00-18.00
Bodhran for Beginners with Steve Hunt
Got a bodhran and want to use it? Ace bodhran player Steve Hunt 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. Please bring your own instruments.
Saturday WS8 17.00-18.00 on the Kinecroft Little Stage
Circus skills with F.L.A.M.E
For anyone interested in learning, whether they are beginners or experienced - F.L.A.M.E can teach Poi, Staff, Juggling, Devil Stick and Plate spinning.
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Sunday
Sunday WS 1 11.00-12.00
Songwriting for beginners with Ken Cole
Ever fancied being a songwriter? Had a go but haven't found the knack? Come and discover the tricks of the trade with Ken.
Sunday WS2 12.30-13.30
Music Matters Vocal Workshop for all with Lyn Thomson
Lyn comes to us direct from Maidenhead where, as a real music teacher, she runs Music Matters classes for babies to 11 year olds as well as CPD sessions for Music Services. Having run numerous children’s and adult choirs, Lyn is starting the Music Matters Maidenhead Community Choir in September (phone 01628 622651 for details).
Open to all aged 7 to 87. Folk songs and singing games from around the world will be sung in parts, and with great gusto. No prior experience necessary.
Sunday WS 3 14.00-15.00
Appalachian Dance with Cornucopia
This beginner-level workshop with the fabulous Cornucopia will get you shuffle-hop-stepping in no time! All are welcome, and hard-soled shoes are preferable.
Sunday WS 4 15.30-16.30
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 WS 5 17.00-18.00
African drumming with Oxford Drum Troupe
The Oxford Drum Troupe play vibrant and pulsating rhythms inspired by exotic West African sounds and South African improvisational drumming. They play various African instruments, most commonly the djembe. Come and join them to find out how it's done, then go with them to the Kinecroft Little Stage for an energetic drumming session!
Music, Song and Dance - Saturday - Sunday
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