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Right Hand and Rhythms

A hands on learning session focused on flue and tin whistle players. Learn several tunes by ear while developing tone, breath control and ornamentation techniques unique to Irish wind playing. We will also explore how to shape your own musical expression within each tune. Intermediate proficiency on flute or tin whistle required.

This is a beginner class. Must provide your own bodhran, or make prior arrangements with SLIA to borrow one.

We will go straight from the parade!

This is a beginner class. Must provide your own bodhran, or make prior arrangements with SLIA to borrow one.

This is a beginner class. Must provide your own bodhran, or make prior arrangements with SLIA to borrow one.

The history of the uilleann pipes (whih were originally alled the union pipes) is fascinating, and not entirely clear, but this lecture will give an overview of the development of this strange and unlikely instrument. Recordings, photos, biographies of important pipe makers, and the various things this instrument has been called will be included. And don't worry, we'll get to where they go the name "uilleann!"

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In this workshop you'll learn ways to maximize your practice time in order to get more done in less time. Brenda will be giving tips on how to learn more efficiently - tips she's gathered over her 30+ years of teaching traditional Irish music. By the end of the workshop you'll have tools to help you learn more efficiently.

midwestfleadh.org

Friday night: Duets and Trios
Saturday day: Solos
Saturday night: Groups and bands
Sunday: Dancing