My first tune was "Alouette" as I wanted something French-sounding and it's an
easy one to start to use the trompette for as well (and to build up from).
I didn't want to just transfer stuff I already played on pipes etc, I wanted
something I was unfamiliar with (at playing on anything).
My next was the first section of Montee des Boix de Veaux and then the first
section of, you've guessed it, Horse's Bransle (still haven't learned the
second) followed by two of the Polka Piquees from the Central Massif tune book.
I'll learn some "real" stuff soon, honest.
Colin Hill
----- Original Message -----
From: sylvain gagnon mini moteur 2000 inc
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: [HG] Hello
hi ... ok. for a beginner ,, what is the 2 easier popular trad song
to begin .? i will receive my gurdy soon so . i must to begin to think to
this .. thanks sylvain
----- Original Message -----
From: colin
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 6:10 PM
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: [HG] Hello
And don't be afraid of asking really simple questions. You will get the
same kind and informative response as if you were asking the best tool to carve
a bit on the instrument or how many twists a gut string should have (no, I
don't know either)..
No snobs here, just HG lovers - and all levels from professionals to just
thinking of buying one..
Colin Hill
----- Original Message -----
From: Jon Redpath
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: [HG] Hello
Hi Joel and terry, when you get stuck,as everyone does, just ask your
questions on either list. In what other music field would you get world class
advice on tap from makers and players? Yes its really friendly. The advice
about not buying " A cheap instrument" is very important. It is money wasted.
In Britain this year there is the 2nd HG festival weekend in April. Smaller
than the main European festivals but VERY friendly. We almost speak the same
language as yourselves over the water. On your side of the pond you have a very
good festival , OTW. Beware you sound hooked. JON
terry dadzitis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
not sure why this went to my bulk mail box....it should not have -
thanks, it is a response to Colin
T
terry dadzitis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:54:48 -0800 (PST)
From: terry dadzitis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [HG] Hello
To: [email protected]
Thanks Colin,
I appreciate the welcome. I joined the UK site also - so maybe I'll
see you there too!
Sadly I did not get the accompanying CD, but I will - BDay is
February so I will put it on that list!
I am toying with the idea of maybe coming over to England for the
festival in Lancaster, it seems I might be able to buy an instrument over there
quicker than wait for one to be built here in the US. Did you attend the one
in 2007? My sister lives in Dorset so I can combine a visit....
Of course, then there would be the horror of trying to travel with
it........not sure that would go over well
Cheers - Terry
n.net> wrote:
Welcome.
Alas, I'm in the UK so that's a little far :)
Yes, they do post occasionally if they ever have one for sale and
will give good advice to any seen on Ebay etc (beware if you don't ask here) -
they are sometimes the seller or sometimes they know the instrument or the
seller so can give a good recommendation (and no axes to grind here, just good
advice)..
You'll do no better than the Muskett book but did you get the CD as
well? Things make a lot more sense when you hear them rather than just read
them.
If you didn't, may I suggest asking for it for a birthday present.
Colin Hill
----- Original Message -----
From: terry dadzitis
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 10:20 PM
Subject: [HG] Hello
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. Like Joe, I don't
own a Hurdy Gurdy yet, but I am going to order one VERY SOON - 'cos I can't
stand it I have to have one and learn it!!!
I am in love with the sound....
You guys have posted great advice here about buying them - thank
you.
I especially think the point about buying the best you can afford
makes sense, they sounds like very finicky and particular instruments, no sense
in making it hard to sound good by buying cheap.
Does anyone live in Virginia or the Metro DC area? I have only
met one Hurdy Gurdy player here in Virginia, he was kind enough to let me come
and see his ORCA that he just got in April 2007, it sounds beautiful. Would
love to meet some other players too. Also - if anyone ever has a Hurdy Gurdy
for sale do they post on this website to let everyone know?
I was excited to get Doreen Muskett's book for Christmas....so I
am reading the details!
I llive in Virginia, on a farm, raise sheep and work for an
insurance company, I am also learning to play Dulcimer. Nice to meet you all -
Hope everyone on this website has a Very Happy New Year!
TerryD
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