David Francis wrote:
This information doesn't negate Jack's basic point though - ScottishTo further agree with David and Jack, as the "trained" fiddlers and the others get together and play tunes, they would no doubt "cross polinate".
fiddlers like Mairi Campbell, Chris Stout and Anna Wendy Stevenson were
'classically trained' to a high level at music college, although I would say
that the influence of that training shows itself more in a general facility
than in the actual sound they make.
A related aspect of this is the long history of the Scottish fiddle tradition being influenced by outside influences, including continental music in the 18th century.
Bob
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