Alluette is easy to play has plenty of scope or trompette and has a nice French feel to it (naturally) an was the first tune I learned on mine. You may need a helper for the actions though! Colin Hill
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Sherman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 10:18 PM Subject: Re: [HG] Songs Lots of nursery rhymes work well on the hurdy gurdy. I often play them at street fairs in a highly ornamented style, then simplify until the kids eyes light up as the recognize the tune. Old Macdonald had a farm (can be a good chien workout) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (or Baa Baa Black Sheep if you prefer... :-) Pop Goes the Weasel Mary Had A Little Lamb these pop to mind immediately, I think there's probably a few more that would work for you. -- Dennis Sherman Chicago, IL, USA ----- Original Message ---- From: Jacqueline Burrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2006 1:35:40 PM Subject: RE: [HG] Songs Dear All, I’m looking for some songs, ideally with simple tunes which are gurdiable, which I can sing with my young daughter. She is very good at learning words, sp long as they’re not too complicated. Could anyone offer some suggestions? Jacqueline From: owner- [email protected] [mailto:owner- [email protected] ] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 02 October 2006 05:32 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HG] Strings Oh Collin, this could be an question that is answered in 200 different ways. So, first start by telling us what you have now, whether you play gut or nylon or metal, what sound you like and if you use wound strings on the melody. Basically it is best to list what you have and the answers will follow. Although, this is not the definitive list of strings and various players say "I like this or that string or size" it will work as a guide. http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/1045/strings/strings.html I personally use a .97 on the melody for the G and a 1.04 on the trompette both natural gut. I have not yet had a need to replace the heavier drone strings so I am not much help there. Keep in mind that the core of the larger drones is something that you need to keep in mind as well not just the overall diameter. That should make it easy......right. Sorry I couldn't make it easier. For direct questions I differ to the Mathematical genius of Alden for the hard questions. Scott -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.11/460 - Release Date: 01/10/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.12/461 - Release Date: 02/10/2006
