Valérie Aubart (picture left) will run a Diatonic Accordion Course at the Hamlet of Chalap in Senechas, France from July 9th to 15th, 2023, organised by Balagan Company.

The course is for beginners and will cover:
– holding and understanding of the instrument
– basic scales and chords
– accompaniment and rhythms
– air column
– valve technique
– keyboard learning
– coordination of both hands
– ensemble playing

Valérie “will approach this technical work from a varied repertoire of world music. No need for prior musical knowledge, we will work by ear but scores and tablatures will be made available. We will also discuss a fanfare repertoire that will allow everyone to work on collective play and share the pleasure of playing together!”

For details email: compagniebalagan@gmail.com