Mixed Instrument - Slow Session 7pm

Suitable for any instrument. Build sets of tunes and learn to play with others in the classroom and afterwards in an open pub session.

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Mixed Instrument classes offer the opportunity to play in a group with other instruments in a sociable setting. These classes work on building sets of tunes rather than concentrating on technique. Most instruments are welcome in these classes, although some single-key instruments may not be suitable. Email us for more information.

In this class we’ll learn tunes and build up sets, while learning to play along with other instruments. The tunes we learn will be a mixture of common session tunes and other less well-known tunes. The tunes will be learned at a gentle pace, and after the class you have the option of joining us in a slow session in a local pub

Your tutor, Nigel Gatherer, has many years experience of teaching traditional music at all levels, and is happy to answer any questions you may have.Email Nigel

tutor: Nigel Gatherer

Edinburgh-born Nigel Gatherer has been involved in the traditional music of Scotland for 25 years as a collector, a player and a teacher. In 1985 he published his first book, Songs and Ballads of Dundee. Since then he has published several collections of fiddle tunes.

In the 1990s he started ...

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