Basic Music Principles for Non-Musicians Information and sign up for Scott August's Basic Music Principles for Non-Musicians workshop
	Most Native American flute players don't have a musical background. However a basic understanding about how music works is a great way to avoid getting stuck in a rut, gaining confidence as a NAF player and performer, and is invaluable for anyone wanting to write their own flute songs. Get the jump on your flute playing with this exciting workshop. Multi-award winning artist Scott August will explain, in a down to earth, non technical and non threatening way, the basics of music and music making. Learn about all the things you're heard about music but were afraid to ask. How are scales made? What's a mode? What do the terms tempo, melody, rhythm, beat, harmony really mean and how can you apply them to your NAF playing. How to write a basic song? Release the musician inside of you with this easy to follow and understand workshop. Basic Music Principles for Non-Musicians Workshop description: We will cover: Introduction Scales & Modes Time & Tempo The Beat Goes On Rhythms: What are they really? How are Keys different from Scales Understanding All the Keys of the NAF The Building Blocks of Basic Melodies Note & Rhythms: a Codependent Relationship Harmony, Where is it going? Date: Friday, September 24, 2010 Location: Yosemite Flute Festival Time: 3pm - 5pm Cost: $12 Pre Enroll Online $15 Day of Workshop Please bring your Paypal receipt to class! ENROLL BY MAIL: We are no longer accepting class sign ups by mail. Previous class testimonials Please note: Please bring something to write on (a note pad) and something to write with. If you have questions you can email Scott at info@cedarmesa.com Please put Yosemite 2010 Basic Music Workshop in the subject. I look forward to seeing you there, Scott August Back Home | Mailing List
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