>> > Dinkies
>> The more I hear those two tunes the less I like them. Dunno why but
>> they just don't grow on me.
>what might be a hackneyed tune to an old hand is a
>wonderful, exciting tune to someone who is learning.
I've taught "Dinkies" to various fiddlers because it's much more impressive
than it is difficult. This is useful in performance circumstances,
although at home I might be amusing myself with quite different tunes.
>There seems to be an appetite for new compositions. I think this
>is a good thing, because there is a whole load of young musicians who
>are getting enthusiastic about new Scots tunes
I agree that this is really important and indicates a healthy tradition.
You see the same in Cape Breton. I'm happy that because of this list I can
get an idea of what the popular new tunes are in Scotland (even though I
have a hard enough time keeping up here). Thanks for the tip about the
Nineties Collection, Nigel. I will have to get hold of one.
- Kate D.
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Kate Dunlay & David Greenberg
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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