Topic: Mouth organ workshops at Whitby folk week (Read 3934 times)

Sage Herb · « **on:** July 28, 2015, 04:55:51 PM »

I'll be running two workshops, focusing on playing British folk dance/ session tunes in first position (not suitable for blues).* Participants will need a 10-hole harmonica labelled in the key of G.*

Workshop 1 (Tuesday 2.30 to 3.50) is for complete beginners and will cover: holding and breathing into your instrument; layout of notes; playing single notes, some well-known tunes; care of your instrument.

Workshop 2 (Wednesday 2.30 to 3.50) will cover: articulating single notes to play the main dance rhythms; playing 'positions'; playing some popular session tunes; recordings and players to listen to.

The venue for both is West Cliff School, classroom 2.
cheers
Steve

Ebor_fiddler · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2015, 12:42:23 AM »

I shall try to get there Steve, SWMBO willing! $:-\$

baz parkes · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:24:18 AM »

Sadly I'm only there til Tuesday...have fun...

Would be interested in your list of players to listen to tho

Sage Herb · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:34:55 PM »

Fingers crossed Chris. If you don't manage to get there rattle my cage at the end of August and I'll send you my handouts.

Baz - will email you 'who to listen to' stuff tomorrow.

Cheers
Steve

george garside · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2015, 10:04:33 AM »

great to have mouthie workshops again at Whitby! I was going to attempt doing one myself but am sure yours will be much better.

The last one I can remember was many years ago by the late great Will Atkinson from whom I got many handy hints and tips.

george

John MacKenzie (Cugiok) · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2015, 10:49:51 AM »

Shall attempt to be there. If one is already a competent player (sic) Would it be best to just attend the second session?

John

Ebor_fiddler · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2015, 01:23:03 PM »

Thanks Steve - I shall still try to come though, unless somebody not very far away needs me at a dance session

Sage Herb · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2015, 03:15:02 PM »

Quote from: Cugiok on July 31, 2015, 10:49:51 AM

Shall attempt to be there. If one is already a competent player (sic) Would it be best to just attend the second session?

John

Hi John
If you can play already, I wouldn't worry about the first one. But you can always get the handout for both. Hope to see you at no2.
Cheers
Steve

Sage Herb · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2015, 03:18:06 PM »

Quote from: george garside on July 31, 2015, 10:04:33 AM

The last one I can remember was many years ago by the late great Will Atkinson from whom I got many handy hints and tips.

george

Will Atkinson was a class act, no mistake. (BTW hope your health is doing well!)

Cheers
Steve

george garside · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2015, 06:48:54 PM »

there is a youtube video of Will playing at morpeth town hall when aged 91. youtube willatkinson mouthorgan will bring it up. There is/was a cd of Wills playing entitled simply 'Will Atkinson mouthorgan' - don't know if its still in print or whatever!

george

Sage Herb · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2015, 08:17:04 AM »

Yes, the solo (actually there's some piano on it too) Will Atkinson CD is worth seeking out as the means to really hear his playing. In his recordings with The Shepherds, it's often quite difficult to hear the moothie. The newly-released Shepherds CD (Veteran) consists of live recordings and does include a moothie solo. If I remember correctly, there's also a solo Atkinson recording on the FARNE website.
Cheers
Steve

Ebor_fiddler · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2015, 11:00:28 PM »

I have the FARNE recordings and the CD. Both are very inspirational. George recommended us aspirational box players to listen to Will for ideas on how to play, one year at Whitby. Thank you George!

Chris B.

Sage Herb · « **Reply #12 on:** August 08, 2015, 09:58:10 PM »

Sorry to post on this thread again, but I've just discovered that the Whitby programme doesn't mention the need for players attending my mouth organ workshops to bring a 10-hole harmonica labelled in the key of G. So I'm just trying to spread the message!
Cheers
Steve

Ebor_fiddler · « **Reply #13 on:** August 12, 2015, 12:17:09 AM »

My "G" harmonica is a long double row thing. Can I get away with using this? I'm very fond of it!

Sage Herb · « **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2015, 05:25:59 AM »

Quote from: Ebor_fiddler on August 12, 2015, 12:17:09 AM

My "G" harmonica is a long double row thing. Can I get away with using this? I'm very fond of it!

That'll be fine Chris - key of G is what matters. The note layouts on tremolos (even of the same brand) can be a bit variable, so it's hard for me to make a guaranteed accurate chart before the event, but we'll be fine. Look forward to seeing you.
Cheers
Steve

Ebor_fiddler · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2015, 09:17:20 PM »

Tremelos?

Avaunt!

Harmonicatunes · « **Reply #16 on:** September 14, 2015, 04:47:55 AM »

Coming in a bit late on the one. Good to hear that harmonica workshops are happening. If the festival next year is interested in booking a harmonica group, then my outfit, the Tony Eyers Trio, may be interested. You can see us at https://youtu.be/sJREryOweyM

Sebastian · « **Reply #17 on:** September 14, 2015, 08:32:48 AM »

Quote from: Harmonicatunes on September 14, 2015, 04:47:55 AM

You can see us at https://youtu.be/sJREryOweyM

Sage Herb · « **Reply #18 on:** September 14, 2015, 09:44:28 AM »

Quote from: Harmonicatunes on September 14, 2015, 04:47:55 AM

Coming in a bit late on the one. Good to hear that harmonica workshops are happening. If the festival next year is interested in booking a harmonica group, then my outfit, the Tony Eyers Trio, may be interested. You can see us at https://youtu.be/sJREryOweyM

I believe that the trio's travelling and accommodation expenses are very reasonable.......

Steve

Harmonicatunes · « **Reply #19 on:** September 15, 2015, 02:25:25 PM »

Indeed. We don't mind sharing facilities, and we are well acquainted with each others habits.

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