Learn and Do !! - make practical use out of learning an instrument by learning jolly dance tunes such as jigs, polkas and reels and play them for dancing and at regular events with The Highly Strung Community Band - (established 1998).
Access a large number of traditional dance tunes via the A-Z tunes index
Try some of the beginners' exercises for tunes we are learning in the absolute beginners groups.
What are group lessons? click the link for the tutor website
Music Groups Timetable
| Day and Time | Venue | What we do | Suitable For |
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Monday 9.30am - 11.30am |
Clapton | Learn a tune/technique | Beginners/Intermediate |
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Monday 5.00pm-5.30pm |
Falfield | Learn scales, arpeggios and technique by learning tunes by ear | Absolute Beginners |
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Monday 5.30pm-7.00pm |
Falfield | Tune learning/technique | Intermediate |
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Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am |
Portishead | Play for real live dancers ! | All levels |
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Tuesday 11.30am-12.30pm |
Portishead | Highly Strung Band session to practice tunes | All levels |
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Tuesday 7.30pm-9.30pm |
Clapton | Irish Tunes | Intermediate/Advanced |
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Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm |
Clapton | Learn scales, arpeggios and technique by learning tunes by ear | Absolute Beginners |
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Wednesday 7.45pm-9.30pm |
Clapton | Learn a tune medium pace | Intermediate |
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Wednesday 8.30-9.30pm |
Clapton | Play tunes from our repertoire | Intermediate/Advanced |
| Various Dates HS 2019 programme | Various | Play at events and dances | All levels |
Clapton- in-Gordano - Yew Tree Cottage, Clevedon Lane, BS20 7RH
Portishead - Folk Hall, High Street, BS20 6PR
Falfield - Village Hall, A38, GL12 8DH
For further details including dates and times of the groups, fees, and tunes A-Z index
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