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Finger-Style 5-string Banjo Course with Tutor Chris Sands at Higham Hall

June 14, 2024 at 6:30pm to June 16, 2024 at 4pm

This course will concentrate on improving banjo technique. Participants will study solos and discover how alternative fingerings can improve performance. Also covered will be exercises for development of the hands. The course will be suitable not only for intermediate and more advanced players, but anyone with a sound basic knowledge of the instrument and a reasonable insight into playing banjo solos will be welcome. Students will need to be able to read music notation, however assistance with…See More

May 30

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Sandra Woodruff commented on Sandra Woodruff's event 'Finger-Style 5-string Banjo Course with Tutor Chris Sands'

"Looking forward to seeing you there in June Dave. There's still plenty of time to book - contact Higham Hall 01768 776276 or admin@highamhall.com "

Apr 30

David Burman is attending Sandra Woodruff's event

Finger-Style 5-string Banjo Course with Tutor Chris Sands at Higham Hall

June 14, 2024 at 6:30pm to June 16, 2024 at 4pm

This course will concentrate on improving banjo technique. Participants will study solos and discover how alternative fingerings can improve performance. Also covered will be exercises for development of the hands. The course will be suitable not only for intermediate and more advanced players, but anyone with a sound basic knowledge of the instrument and a reasonable insight into playing banjo solos will be welcome. Students will need to be able to read music notation, however assistance with…See More

Apr 25

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Finger-Style 5-string Banjo Course with Tutor Chris Sands at Higham Hall

June 14, 2024 at 6:30pm to June 16, 2024 at 4pm

This course will concentrate on improving banjo technique. Participants will study solos and discover how alternative fingerings can improve performance. Also covered will be exercises for development of the hands. The course will be suitable not only for intermediate and more advanced players, but anyone with a sound basic knowledge of the instrument and a reasonable insight into playing banjo solos will be welcome. Students will need to be able to read music notation, however assistance with…See More

Jan 23

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5-String Classic Banjo Course with tutor Elias Sibley at Halsway Manor

July 21, 2023 at 4pm to July 23, 2023 at 3:45pm

This course is suitable for both beginners with sound basic knowledge of instrument and music reading, as well as more experienced players. All main aspects of finger-style banjo playing will be covered, with particular regard to interpretation, technical development, fingering, sight reading, practice techniques and ensemble playing. This will be achieved through relaxed and friendly classes involving both tutor and group feedback. Participants will be informed of pieces to be studied in…See More

Jan 18, 2023

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Weekend Classic Banjo Course in Somerset with Aaron Jonah Lewis at Halsway Manor

June 10, 2022 at 4pm to June 12, 2022 at 4pm

This class is part of the BMG Federation Summer School and will focus on the improvement of technique and musicianship in classic banjo playing through the study of various pieces and exercises. We will concentrate on tone and clarity, rhythm and timing, phrasing and dynamics, and we will discuss various practice methods. We will explore both solo and ensemble playing and look into how to create your own arrangements for the banjo. Standard music notation will be used, and music will be…See More

Jan 23, 2022

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Sandra Woodruff replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion BMG Federation On-Line Festival Day 27th March

"and ...... Matt Norman has arranged Banjo Etchings by GL Lansing as one of the two pieces for his Orchestra workshop ......"

Mar 20, 2021

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BMG Federation On-Line Festival Day 27th March

You are banjovially invited to join us at our Online BMG Festival for concerts and workshopsI've had a sneaky preview of Aaron Jonah-Lewis' concert and it's definitely not to be missed!We have an exciting line up of concert artists and workshops – see all the details…See More

Mar 15, 2021

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Sandra Woodruff posted a status

"There are still places on Aaron's classic banjo course at Halsway Manor June 12th - 14th. It would be great to have a few more sign up ....."

Mar 14, 2020

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Classic Banjo Course with Aaron Jonah Lewis 12th - 14th June at Halsway Manor in Somerset

The BMG Federation is very excited that Aaron will be tutoring the Classic Banjo course at their 2020 weekend summer school and want to encourage as many players as possible to sign up! Details are on Halsway Manor's website at https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/british-bmg-federation-summer-school or see attachmentSee More

Dec 1, 2019

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Sandra Woodruff replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion Performer(s) Required Edinburgh March 27th

Jul 15, 2019

Richard William Ineson replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion Performer(s) Required Edinburgh March 27th

"What will they be required to do?"

Jul 15, 2019

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