PLUCKED STRINGS (Fingers) | Level 1 – Basic
The Medieval Harp I: Basic Technique and Repertoires
6 sessions
Online
Course Description
Harps occupy an important place in the medieval instrumentarium. They were used as solo instruments and to support singing. Medieval depictions of harps, musical treatises, and literary sources provide us with information that can be used to reconstruct the instrument’s repertoires, performance contexts, and even playing techniques.
In this basic level course, students will:
Learn about the different types of harps used during the period
Develop a healthy medieval-harp playing technique
Explore melodic playing and intervallic accompaniment
Perform different medieval French and Spanish music repertoires
Instructor:
Claire Piganiol
COURSE INFO
DATES & DURATION
September 16 to January 13, 2025
6 sessions
Location
Online
Price
1 credit ECTS: 380€
Languages
English – French
Level
Level 1 / Beginner
prerequisites
Musicians with intermediate or advanced technique on the selected instrument and basic knowledge of Medieval music notation.
Access to a medieval or a similar type of harp is necessary. Please check with us.
Syllabus
Session 1 | Simple melodic playing
Session 2 | Bourdons and the
Cantigas de Santa Maria 1
Session 3 | Bourdons and the
Cantigas de Santa Maria 2
Session 4 | Bourdons and French Secular Songs 1
Session 5 | Bourdons and French Secular Songs 2
Session 6 | Simple Diaphony from the Notre-Dame Repertoire
Teaching Methodology
This course will be comprised of:
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- 6 virtual one-on-one lessons (1 hour each)
- Recorded introductory lecture or one group live Q&A session (30 min)
- 6 tutorial videos (10-15 minutes each)
- Downloadable materials and links to additional resources
Schedules and assignments:
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- The class dates and times will be scheduled with the instructor.
- There will be some suggested deadlines to submit assignments.
- The student workload to take the lessons, review the materials and practice is approximately 4.25 hours per session.
- Students taking the course for credit must complete all assignments and class requirements.
Technical Requirements
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- Broadband Internet connection / WIFI
- External or internal webcam
- External or internal microphone
- Speakers or headphones
- Possibility of printing downloaded materials
- Possibility of scanning your assignments
- Possibility of auto-recording (audio and video)
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Places are limited for each section, so sign up early.
The International Course of Medieval Music Besalú offers singers and instrumentalists the possibility of studying the repertoires of monodic and polyphonic music composed between the 11th and 13th centuries.
With the support of:
