MAR - APR 2010                                                                      CIVIL SERVICE CLUB                                                        MITA (P) 147/01/2008

 

Learn To Make Music With The Harmonica

 

A portable musical companion, the chromatic harmonica offers a better range and fuller sound, and is easy to learn even without a music background. Benny Hong is a full-time harmonica instructor with several years of performing and teaching experience.

 

Harmonica Level 1

THIS beginners’ class focuses on basics such as the correct positioning, reading of musical notes, breathing and sitting posture. At the end, you will be able to play tunes such as “Ode To Joy”, “Rasa Sayang”, “Red River Valley” and many others.

 

Date: 10 Mondays, 5 Apr to 7 Jun 10

Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Fee: Member $120, Public Officer/Guest $135

(Prices exclude course book at $10 and harmonica. Participants can buy a China-made harmonica at $40 or a German-made one at $135 from the instructor.)

 

Harmonica Level 2

IN Level 2, you will learn more challenging songs, mostly pop and classical pieces.

 

Date: 10 Mondays, 5 Apr to 7 Jun 10

Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Fee: Member $125, Public Officer/Guest $140

(Prices exclude course book costing $10. Participants need to bring their own chromatic harmonica.)

 

Harmonica Level 3 (for those who have completed Level 2)

IN Level 3, you will learn to play songs with more complex rhythm, wider note range and faster tempo, such as “Stand By Me”, “Habanera” and “Always With Me”

 

Date: 10 Mondays, 8 Feb to 19 Apr 10 (except 15 Feb 10)

Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Fee: Member $125, Public Officer/Guest $140

(Prices exclude course book and CD costing a total of $10. Participants need to bring their own chromatic harmonicas.)

 

For above courses:

Place: Club CSC @ Tessensohn

Contact: Gek Cheng at 63915624 or
kua_gek_cheng@csc.gov.sg

Register By: 29 Mar 10

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