old school
Tonight I had my first Irish Singing class at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Someone at Davenport's recommended the place to me, and it seems like a good way to meet people and pick up some elements of technique. I haven't really had much in the way of formal instruction, so anything will probably help.
The first class pretty much consisted of the teacher singing a couple of verses of a song, then the rest of us all singing it, and then singing it solo or in small groups. We worked on
Little Bridget Flynn
I'm a Rover
Monday, Tuesday (Dia Luain, Dia Mairt)
The Lark in the Clear Air
I'd never heard any of these before, so picking them up was slightly tricky - especially the last one. I will have to see if I can practice before next Tuesday.
The first class pretty much consisted of the teacher singing a couple of verses of a song, then the rest of us all singing it, and then singing it solo or in small groups. We worked on
Little Bridget Flynn
I'm a Rover
Monday, Tuesday (Dia Luain, Dia Mairt)
The Lark in the Clear Air
I'd never heard any of these before, so picking them up was slightly tricky - especially the last one. I will have to see if I can practice before next Tuesday.