Traditional Music on the Piano with Mhairi Hall

Dates: 29/07/13 - 02/08/13
Price: £180 (£110 for students)
Tutor: Mhairi Hall
Eiligible for ILA funding: No

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Traditional Music on the Piano with Mhairi Hall

This piano course is aimed at people who are competent/advanced on the piano, playing any genre of music.  A rough estimate is Grade 5 upwards.

During the week participants will focus on playing Scottish music on the piano.  This will be taught by ear however, music will be provided at the end of the week.  Participants will explore different rhythms, ornamentation and making the piano sound ‘Scottish’.   Participants will learn about different chords, voicing, arranging and how to develop your music and technique.  By the end of the week we will have some unique piano pieces, which will compliment your individual style.

The course will also cover different accompaniment techniques. Again, we will explore different chords, rhythms, patterns and riffs,  and how to back tunes spontaneously in a session and gain confidence in your playing.  Accompanying should be imaginative, creative and fun… let’s do it pianists!

BIOGRAPHY
Mhairi Hall launched her debut album Cairngorm in legendary style, by taking a grand piano to the top of that said mountain.  Dynamic, exhilarating, exciting with 5* reviews she, and her trio have since gone on to play some of Europe’s top festivals and venues.  Her latest live release Contours of Cairngorm sees her trio team up with fiddler Patsy Reid and the Edinburgh Quartet.  Mhairi is also a busy session musician recording and performing regularly with many of Scotland’s top singers and musicians.

Here are some comments from the course in 2012
“BRILLIANT!  Please have another one soon”
“Excellent week, really enjoyed being taught by Mhairi Hall at the college”

It is important to note that this course is designed for students competent at playing at an intermediate level or Grade 5 and above.  It is also recommended that you bring your own instrument with you in order to take part in the course.  If participants feel they will be unable to bring their own Keyboard, please contact the Short Course Team who will assit in locating one on your behalf. 

For more information on Mhairi click here, and to hear a sample of her music, please click here.