Bethesda Lutheran Church
450 Whitney Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
Join harpsichordist and organist Stephen Gamboa-Diaz for an exploration of the world of continuo accompaniment on the organ, harpsichord — and piano! This workshop is for anyone who is curious about figured bass, whether it’s playing from printed realizations or from figured (or un-figured) basses.
Come a little early! Refreshments will be available starting at 9:30 a.m.
What we’ll cover
— History of continuo/figured bass
— What makes a good figured bass accompaniment?
— How do I get started playing from figures?
— Do I have to play every note in a published realization?
— How do I improve my ability in playing from figured bass if I already know the basics?
— Fills and other basics of florid accompaniment. This can apply to hymn playing as well!