I too am interested in the Scottish tunes, and that is one of the reasons I bought my HG, misguided as it may be! The snaps will be a challenge but I also play the wire-strung harp and had to learn them there, so I hope to develop a passable ornamentation technique for my HG over time. Now, the really fancy ornamentation that pipers use, I have no delusions that I'll be able to do it all. But for the simpler stuff I figure it's just a matter of getting my fingers to work fast enough, because the inertia of the keybox isn't so great that I can't sneak the grace notes in there. Maybe this would be a case where spring returns on the keys would help. As I get more basic technique down, I'll let you all know how it's going.
Cheers, Joel -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jon Redpath Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 4:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HG] Hello Most Scottish tunes do not work on the HG, the "snap" in Scottish music does not really fit to the HG. Most marches will work. Three very easy tunes "ou might like to learn are "adeui les filles du mont payes" and Bourree St. Chartier and A la Chasse Becasse. Earlier music played by Patrick Bouffard, such as the book " Cahier de Jenzat" can be bought from AMTA, who do mail order world wide. Even to here in Scotland. When you have got your fingers going try Schottische a Virmoux. JON Minstrel Geoffrey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The colin book, where did you purache it from? I was going to try and Scotland the brave, amazing grace, the Scottish Soldiger, etc, yet you seem in your last post not to recomend that. On Dec 31, 2007, at 7:30 AM, "Colin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 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 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> gagnon mini moteur 2000 inc To: <mailto:[email protected]> [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 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <mailto:[email protected]> [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 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <mailto:[email protected]> [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: <mailto:[email protected]> [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 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <mailto:[email protected]> [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 _____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. 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