For fiddlers and other melody players (whistle, cello, mandolin) All abilities welcome (a modicum of basic skills is suggested)

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Jamie will start by teaching three or four Scottish tunes (jig, hornpipe, reel, strathspey) with tips on how to learn new tunes quickly and how to increase tempo and fluency. Then, using these tunes as a platform, Jamie will go on to examining nuances of rhythm, ornamentation, bowing patterns, phrasing, and appropriate tempi that convey an authentic traditional Scottish style. Rather than aiming for exact, note-for-note perfection (which can be practiced at home), the emphasis will instead be placed on understanding the proper, authentic Celtic style. Other considerations such as the construction of imaginative tune sets, improvising an accompaniment, and how to convey the emotional character of a melody will be discussed. Class will be taught by ear, with sheet music given out after class. Recording devices welcome.