ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to join the Club to visit a workshop or session?
You’re welcome to visit either the workshop or the session at any time. Sessions are open to the public with a suggested donation of $5 minimum. Workshops are $15 for non-members.
Is the Club limited to fiddlers only?
We welcome all instruments, and we’ve had guitars, pianos, mandolins, flutes, accordians, concertinas, penny whistles, cellos, bodhrans. If you can play a jig or reel on it, your instrument is welcome!
I’m a beginner. Is there a place for me in the Club?
The pace of the first part of the workshop is slow, and is oriented toward beginners and intermediate players. You need to be able to play your instrument to benefit from the workshops.
I play, but I’m not that familiar with Scottish music. What should I do?
Come to the Sunday meetings and start learning some Scottish music. Sessions are a great way to become familiar with the tunes, make friends while having a fun time.
What’s the difference between Scottish and Irish music?
Come to the BSFC and find out! Really, it’s all about the type of dance that the music is played for. Reels and jigs are dance tunes, and the dances differ between Scotland and Ireland. There’s a difference in the feel of the music, and a difference in the emphasis, and where it falls in the measure. Beyond that, there are many technical differences in the bowing and other mechanics of playing. These things are covered in the monthly workshops.
My daughter is only ten, but she plays some fiddle tunes. Can she be a member?
Yes! She is welcome to attend either or both of the workshops in the Sunday meetings. Kids are also welcome to attend the monthly sessions on Wednesday evenings.