Traditional Flute and Bodhran
Grey Larsen and Paddy League, Instructors

Flutist Grey Larsen will teach Irish music to the group by ear, focusing on stylistic fundamentals. Players with little or no experience or confidence at learning in this 'aural tradition' way will gain valuable skills and insights. Ornamentation, articulation, phrasing and improvisation/variation will be addressed. In addition Grey Larsen will talk about the historical evolution of Irish traditional flute practice.

Paddy League will assist and accompany Grey in this workshop. Paddy League will provide a historical, technical, and stylistic overview of the native Irish frame drum. Right- and left-hand technique, tone, embellishments, and tonal variation will be focused on, with an emphasis on creativity and application of the instrument in a wide variety of musical settings. Intermediate and advanced players will benefit from the valuable stylistic ideas and techniques presented, and newcomers to the bodhrán (and to Irish music in general) will gain a firm foundation and understanding of this highly rhythmic instrument and its music.

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