Hi. I am an admitted "lurker" and have been for slightly over a year. Can't
honestly remember how I came across this list, but I have greatly enjoyed
the sharing of information. I will confess that I am not fiddle player. I am
an historical re-enactor, specifically the British fifes and drums of the
Napoleonic era. So my interest is in how some of the tunes can be played on
the fife. I am curious about the ability of a Bd fife to play the same tune
with a fiddle. Any thoughts?
My interest in scottish music arises from both this military hobby but also
my scottish heritage and general interest in the music of the 18th century.
While the technical nuances of the discussions concerning fiddle playing are
generally lost on me, I have enjoyed the exchange of music information. I
will contribute to the discussions if and when it is appropriate (i.e. when
I have something useful to share) and in the meantime I hope to continue to
listen to those clearly more knowledgable than I.
Thanks for letting me lurk!
Ross Flowers
Hello all!
Yes, I too am a lurker. Great list with lots of interesting topics, but
since I'm rather new to the Scottish music scene (only been interested
about 6 years with not much research) I usually don't have much to add to
the conversation.
Anyway, I was playing for the local RSCDS dance class last night and was
the victim of getting into the music a little too much. I was halfway
through
a strathspey set and about to start the 5 time through with the Banks
of Spey. I was playing well and feeling the music and really wanted
to start this tune off with a bang. But, I played the opening chord
a wee bit too hard and bounced the bow off the strings, over to my chin
side of the bridge where the hair got stuck in the fine tuners.
Since I play solo the music stopped much to everyone's surprise while
I figured out what had happened. I though my bow had snapped!
I regained my composure (hid my embarrasment) and played the rest of
the set. We all had a good laugh after the final chord.
Anyone else have a solo horror story?
-Eric Dodson
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