Elementary Courses

These courses are for anyone who is new to viol playing and wants to take the next step. There will be technique sessions, a few 'set pieces' to study together, and a friendly introduction to consort playing. 
Here are some helpful guidelines about the level of an Elementary course:
- Relatively new players
- You do not need to have met all 6 strings of your viol, but could do with being able to play simple pieces in first position, rhythmically uncomplicated
- Basic fingering and bow hold in place
- Not required to hold a part on your own although could be encouraged to do so

Forthcoming dates - online and in-person
Friday May 28th - online, 5pm - 7pm
Join us via zoom for two sessions in this evening, one with a technical focus, and one where we put the technique into context in a piece of music.
The piece we'll be looking at is a 4-part in nomine by Taverner (everyone learning the treble part, no matter which size of viol you bring!). The technical session will focus on shifting between first and half position - how to shift, when to shift, when to move back, and how to decide!
The cost for the evening is £25 per person. If there are two people on your screen then the cost is £40 in total. The pitch is A=415
​Apply here


September 10th - 12th 2021 at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire
This course is full. Please contact us if you would like to join the waiting list.
The 'set repertoire' for this course will be available nearer the time. We like to choose our music to suit the people that apply! If you're unsure about the level do get in touch.
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Course pitch A=415