Derbyshire Youth Folk Ensemble workshop day

The Derbyshire Youth Folk Ensemble (DYFE) is a group of young musicians interested in playing traditional English folk and dance music who meet several times a year for workshop days and performances.

Workshop day

We are inviting musicians on any instrument to come and experience one of our FREE workshop days – a full day of exciting folk music activities and tuition led by Sarah Matthews, Benjamin Swift and Jo May.

• When
  Sunday 18 September, 10.00am – 4.00pm

• Where
  County Hall, Derbyshire County Council, Matlock DE4 3AG

What to expect

This workshop day is perfect for anyone of a grade 3+ ability on their instrument. We have tailored activities and tuition to all ability levels including:

• Learning and playing by ear
  Explore techniques to improve your skills at playing from ear without relying on reading music
• Exploring rhythms and pulse
  Pulse and rhyhtm are the heart of all folk music. We'll explore these musical concepts together to create music that dances with energy
• Harmonising, arranging, riffs and part playing
  it's not all about the tune! We'll listen to and discuss how to improve skills as harmonising and using riffs in our playing

Sign up now!

This workshop is FREE to attend. Sign up by following the button link below. We're looking forward to seeing you there.