A great start to this group, we learned a new tune – The Lilly (Trad NW) by ear and got to know each other a little. Small group, but lovely. Nice to have a melodeon in the group, and to re-visit my fiddle skills, which had been pretty much left behind.
Next session we’re going to have a go at another tune and maybe go Eastern European. Looking forward to seeing some harps and maybe a concertina join us next week.
It’s been well supported in the area with lots of people saying what a good idea it is and a special mention in the Folkus newsletter.
We’ve now added a couple of Kerry Polkas to the list and we’re about to learn a tune from the Ukraine. Group members can access the tunes from the workshop section along with clips of the dances we’ve learned so far.
Ben