John Chambers wrote:
> OTOH, some of them understand the differences very well, including
> the march/reel/hornpipe distinction and how airs differ from
> strathspeys. I know a few dance leaders who are clear when they want
> hornpipe tunes rather than reels, mostly because it's natural to play
> hornpipes a bit slower (104-108 or so) so you can get the semi-dotted
> rhythm right. This is is desirable for some dances that are otherwise
> too hectic.
>
>
I still don't like the way that SCD'ers like strathspeys played. :-) It
sounds good with certain strathspeys, but it ruins other ones. It robs
them of their drive.
Toby
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