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June 28, 2019 - June 30, 2019
6:30 pm - 4:00 pm
The Art of Pedalling
with Julian Jacobson
Friday 28 – Sunday 30 June 2019
Level: Advanced
Fee: £210
Course No. 3336
Solo Study Course
We play the piano with two hands – and two feet! The pedal has been called “the soul of the piano” and it is the study of a lifetime. Good pedalling – mainly the right pedal with occasional use of the una corda (and an understanding of the middle pedal where present) – can lift our playing to the next level, while bad pedalling can spoil otherwise good playing and mask our true intentions.
Bring any pieces, from all styles and epochs, since judicious pedalling is an important element even in Bach and Scarlatti, and while working on keyboard technique as is usual, we will focus particularly on refining your pedalling technique for increased expression and colour. A course for all pianists, who would like to develop this aspect of their playing.
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Location
All courses are held at Jackdaws in Great Elm, a small village to the west of Frome in Somerset, approximately 14 miles south of Bath. Frome Train station is just 3 miles from Jackdaws with direct trains from Bristol, Bath, Cardiff and London.
Deposit
A £50 deposit is required to secure your place on this course.
Course Fee
The Course Fee is inclusive of all meals, refreshments and tuition at Jackdaws, except Breakfast which is included in the separate B&B fee.
The balance payments for fees are due 3 weeks before the course start date, as indicated on your deposit receipt. Balance payments can be made in the following ways;
– By card, phone 01373 812383
– By cheque
– By bank transfer (BACS info sent out on request)
B&B
Accommodation Fees are payable in addition to the Course Fee. Jackdaws will take care of booking your accommodation; B&B rooms will be allocated a few weeks before the course starts, and we will send you details of where you are staying. B&B rates start at £39 per night (single room, shared bathroom) and from £49 (en suite, subject to availability) including booking fee.
B&B accommodation is arranged with local hosts, who are happy to welcome Jackdaws course participants, and includes a continental breakfast. Several are within walking distance of Jackdaws in Great Elm, and in neighbouring villages just a short drive away (5 – 10 minutes). Alternatively, we can arrange accommodation in local inns and guest houses (with a cooked breakfast available) please call us to discuss your requirements.
Meals
If you are vegetarian/vegan or have any food allergies please let us know in plenty of time, so that our cooks can plan the meals for the weekend accordingly. All meals and refreshments (except breakfast) are prepared and served at Jackdaws by our dedicated cooks, Loo and Alex. We are ‘allergy aware’, but we rely on participants letting us know if they have specific food allergies. Please also let us know if you carry any emergency medication.
During the weekend, communal lunch and dinner will be served at the table, allowing you to converse with your fellow participants and tutors.
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