Ah, the joys of self-promotion...but seriously...check my tunebooks listed at the bottom of the Mitch Gordon Music page on my website (_www.frenchtradmusic.com_ (http://www.frenchtradmusic.com) ). The new "Dances With Wolves" booklet has both Branle des Chevaux and Bourree de Concours (as well as the recently discussed Belle Endormie), and a number of other dark minor and modal tunes that are well suited to gurdy. The Terre d'Auvergne booklet tends more towards major tunes, but provides a good range of French trad repertoire that's suitable to sessions and dances. Between the two booklets you'd have gurdy repertoire to work on for quite awhile. There's not much gurdy in trad French Canadian music, but that hasn't stopped several francophone gurdy-addicted players in eastern Canada! If you can get to the Chants de Vielle festival this fall, do so, and you might want to connect up with some players in Quebec and Ontario, especially Nicolas Boulerice of Le Vent du Nord. Just a thought. Also, since you're in Alberta, perhaps you're not too far away from Derek Lofthouse on this list? Mitch Gordon Guerneville, California, US [email protected] writes:
Thanks for the reply good people, My name is Ian Porteous and I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I work full time touring in schools sharing Canadian History and French Canadian culture using songs, stories and dances. _www.lesbucherons.com_ (http://www.lesbucherons.com/) I play seriously Bluegrass Banjo _ www.lesbucherons.com/en/shows/ian-porteous-stringband/_ (http://www.lesbucherons.com/en/shows/ian-porteous-stringband/) (http://www.lesbucherons.com/en/shows/ian-porteous-stringband/) I've also learned how to play the rhythm bones and am passionate about the Native American Flute I have just ordered an Aquitane from _www.altarwind.com_ (http://www.altarwind.com/) with preamp pick up, 3 drone capos and sympathetic strings. I hope it's a good one to start with, I did download "tunes from a strangeland" from Mellisa the Loud, using CD Baby, really nice sounding HG Music. Does somebody have the sheet music to Bransle des Cheveaux (Horses's Bransle) and Bourree de Concours? Anyway, I appreciate all the information and hopefully someday I meet some you in person. Thanks, Ian (http://www.altarwind.com/) On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 12:16 AM, David Gillett <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > wrote: Welcome, Ian. That's a fine Scots name! Are you still in Scotland, or are you an ex-pat? As Scott says, you need to tell us where you are so we can help you best, as well as all the other details. I just posted a basic library of methods and maintenance that all HG players should own - that's one starting point. Standard repetoire is more difficult - depends on your tastes. I would suggest going to _www.overthewater.org_ (http://www.overthewater.org/) and looking at the music selection there, particularly the Beginner's Class (Scott would be too modest to suggest that, he chose and taught it, and very well too!) Bransles and Bourees are what people play mostly - Bransle des Cheveaux (Horses's Bransle) and Bourree de Concours are standards that everyone knows. You can find CDs on Mitch Gordon.s site, _www.frenchtradmusic.com_ (http://www.frenchtradmusic.com/) , and by searching on iTunes, eMusic and CDBaby. Learning some artist names will help with your search. The UK-based yahoo group will give you lots of information about local events - Youlgrave and Ramsgate come to mind (you should join that group anyway, it's another excellent resource). Over The Water is the big gathering in the US on the West Coast in the Fall. _www.gurdypedia.com_ (http://www.gurdypedia.com/) is a good web-based resource - it will give you lots of information and links to other sites, and you can keep searching from there. That should get you started, and please tell us where you are and what you bought! On Monday, April 4, 2011, Scott Gayman <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > wrote: > Hello Ian, > > Where you located? What did you get and what do you want to play? > > Scott > > Ian Porteous <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > wrote: > >>Hello everyone, >> >>I just ordered a HG and am really exited, any body have some favorite >>links or references? I'd like to learn some of the standard >>repertoire if there is such a thing? >> >>Good books, CD's, I'd like to learn everything I can about the >>tradition. >> >>Thanks, >> >>Ian Porteous >> >>-- >>You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>Groups "hurdygurdy" group. >>To post to this group, send email to [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) >>To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) >>For more options, visit this group at >>_http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy_ (http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy) >> >>The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at _http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm_ (http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm) . 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