Champion Fiddler Mari Black with Kendall Rogers - Workshop

To begin, all melody players (fiddle, flute, accordion, etc) will join Mari to learn the tunes, while all backing instrument players (guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, piano, 'cello, bass, etc) will work with Kendall to learn how to accompany the same tunes ... then we'll all join up in the second half of the workshop to put the whole ensemble together! Melody players, you'll explore how to learn melodies more quickly and comfortably by ear, and discover how to inject your tunes with stylistic flair and authenticity (phrasing and groove, bowings, ornaments, etc). Backers, you'll improve your fluency with picking up chords for tune melodies, and expand into ideas for different rhythmic and harmonic options to add variety and zest into your playing. When we all come together at the end of the workshop, you'll get a chance to put your new tunes and skills into practice as a part of one big, awesome band. Come join in the fun!

Host or Publisher Northshore Traditional Music Society