Workshop topics:
General Performance
These workshops are aimed at demystifying aspects of music which different performers may find daunting, depending upon their particular musical background. They can be fiddle specific, or tailored for multi-instrument workshops. Subject matter includes:
1 Rhythm
- – Rhythmic Mnemonics
- – Groove Exercises
2 Aural Technique
- – Playing By Ear
- – Question And Answer
- – Mirror Scales
- – Internalization
- – Improvisation
3 Notation Techniques
- – Methods For Sight Reading
- – Improvisation From Score
- – Using Lead Sheet Notation
4 Playing For Song
- – Harmonizing Melodies
- – Improvising Fills
- – Hooks
- – Solos
- – Pads
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Feb9Sun7:00 pm Phoenix Folk: An Evening with… S... @ On ZoomPhoenix Folk: An Evening with… S... @ On ZoomFeb 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmIt was lovely to be asked again by Maurice and Marina of Phoenix Folk to join them for one of their “An Evening With…” sessions. Once again, I’ll be playing a short solo set and...Mar21Friall-day JSArts Fiddle Technique @ Rydal HallJSArts Fiddle Technique @ Rydal HallMar 21 – Mar 23 all-dayJSArts Fiddle Technique 21st – 23rd March 2025 Rydal Hall, Ambleside LA22 9LX 3.00 pm start and finish time. £402 fully inclusive (except bar drinks) Join Stewart in the beautiful surroundings of Rydal Hall in... Facebook Feed
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🎧 The Tune VaultHaving recently deposited The Locomotive into The Tune Vault, it seems only logical to follow it with the cheerful and driving reel that Frank McLaughlin and I invariably play after it in our live set - James Hill’s 'James Brown' (available on my website as a free resource to download, including audio files and a worksheet with suggestions for bowing and ornamentation).🎼 James Brown (James Hill)James Brown (James Hill) | The Tune Vault
James Brown (James Hill)- The Tune Vault by Stewart HardyA fabulously cheerful and driving reel by James Hill, possibly named for the same Tyneside publican...1 month ago
🎶 Tonight!It's not to late to sign up on the website. Links to notation and the Zoom call will be sent by email, so you can join us online this evening. Lots of fabulous tunes, with harmony and chord suggestions if you want to try them! 😊 ... See MoreSee LessThis content isn't available at the moment
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.Stewart Hardy Music is attending an event.1 month ago
Friday night is online session night! (Booking link in the comments 😊) Come along and join me for some lovely tunes, one of which will be this beauty by George Reynolds, just added to The Tune Vault.🎶 The Tune VaultIce on the Water (George Reynolds) ... See MoreSee LessIce on the Water (George Reynolds) | The Tune Vault
Ice on the Water (George Reynolds)- The Tune Vault by Stewart HardyAn utterly beautiful melody to which I was first introduced by Thomas and Jo Green. It’s ...Tags
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