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Code: DUN 33553     How to enrol in this class Title:   BAGPIPING Course Level:   Beginner Dates:   Wed 29 Sep 18:00-19:30   Location:   DUNCAN PLACE RESOURCE CENTRE Course Category:   A 18 week NON-VOCATIONAL course Max No. Students:   14 Disabled Access:   limited "blue badge" spaces on site  Creche Available:   NO   Prices:   Standard fee. If you do not fall into one of the categories below then you pay the standard fee £76.00 16 and 17 years old (under 18 at 1/8/2010) and students in full-time education £38.00 Retired people of 60+ years and NOT in employment £30.40 Concessions click for info £18.00

Class Description ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: For complete beginners of the chanter or those with little experience who would like to enhance their finger technique before progressing to bagpipes. GENERAL AIM OF THE COURSE: An introduction to playing the chanter to allow students to progress to Bagpipes LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of the course students will have/will know - 1. To learn finger techniques, embellishments and several basic tunes. 2. Read bagpipe music and be familiar with time signatures. 3. Progress into Bagpipe (Chanter) Post Beginners Class. MATERIALS REQUIRED BY STUDENTS: Chanter and reed. (If they choose, students may purchase from tutor at the first session of the class at a cost of £20-£25 dependent on type purchased) A Book is also recommended (approx cost £20) and information relating to this will be given at the first session of the class. Handouts will given at the first class. PLEASE NOTE: The viability of the class is dependent on a sufficient number of enrolled students. For this reason students are advised to wait until the first session of the class before purchasing any expensive items of equipment or materials.

DUNCAN PLACE RESOURCE CENTRE

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DUNCAN PLACE
EDINBURGH
EH6 8HW

Where: LEITH
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Main Road: LEITH WALK/EASTER RD
Land Mark: NR LEITH LINKS/OLD LEITH ACADEMY

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