We all turn up at the Steiner school
looking forward to learning new tunes
We meet each other and the tutors who
divide us up into ability groups.
Then we go off to learn some tunes - we do
it slowly, bit by bit. We don't just learn the notes but also
the rhythm and how to use the bow in traditional playing. We
learn about the different styles of tunes, playing in different
regions and how to recognise where a tune comes from by how it
sounds and how it's played.
Gradually we put the tune together - we do
it mostly by ear, but if it's a bit difficult there is usually
some music to have a look at if it helps.
We have breaks in between the tune learning
to get to know each other better and have snacks or food.
At the end we put it all together and play
through our new tunes for our families when they come to pick us
up....they usually can't believe what they hear!....
