[NSP] Re: Tune books with arrangements for other instruments
And Matt Seattle has published 3 books called 'Airs for Pairs', 'Airs for Pairs 2', and 'Scottish Airs for Pairs'. I thought they might be out of print, but a quick google suggests they are still available - though maybe not with the original delightful cover art. Chris To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: whatever
Thanks Julia, I really appreciate the wholly positive approach of your post. Chris -Original Message- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of Julia Say Sent: 22 May 2011 11:01 To: nps; inky-adrian; Richard Shuttleworth Subject: [NSP] Re: whatever On 21 May 2011, Richard Shuttleworth wrote: I say poor old Inky even though I have never met the man. Friends of mine who have had that pleasure report their encounters in glowing terms, he must be a really nice person. Unfortunately, his contributions to this column don't seem to reflect that. It saddens me to see the mean-spirited way in which some members of this list express their feelings. Adrian is one of the most helpful, generous with his time, and gentlest people that I know. He is an excellent teacher, and what he says in the workshop sessions that I've had the good fortune to be in has made eminent sense, and has been universally well received. He has thought through everything that he recommends, and his playing well justifies the approach. He is also a skilled fettler with an acute ear. I think my observation would be that he rarely does himself justice in print - it is not his natural medium of expression, perhaps. I first found this in the preparation of the first Billy Pigg book, where it rapidly became obvious that his notes needed the services of an editor - that job fell to me. His (and Colin's) generosity with their expertise and time in that project alone have left me with a lasting and profound respect for both of them, which transcends any apparent shortcomings in communication. We all have our bad days. I could frequently do a splendid grumpy old woman act on this list if I wanted (I have, occasionally). Adrian has views to which he is entitled, as does Anthony. As are all of us. Alice is a very competent young player who has demonstrated that she is capable of the sort of playing of which Adrian is a principal protagonist. I've heard her. (I don't know her competition record exactly, but she certainly became the youngest player to win the NPS Open class - I was there, I came a poor second). If she now chooses to play at virtuoso standard in a different style, then she is fully entitled to do that - she has earned her place. Welcome to the list, Alice, if you're reading this. Julia To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1375 / Virus Database: 1509/3652 - Release Date: 05/21/11 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1375 / Virus Database: 1509/3652 - Release Date: 05/21/11
[NSP] Re: whatever
Perhaps I should add that I have been in tutoring sessions led by Adrian, and have found them some of the most helpful I have experienced. And I loved the recording of Alice that Anthony posted. Chris -Original Message- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Harris Sent: 22 May 2011 11:08 To: 'nps' Subject: [NSP] Re: whatever Thanks Julia, I really appreciate the wholly positive approach of your post. Chris -Original Message- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of Julia Say Sent: 22 May 2011 11:01 To: nps; inky-adrian; Richard Shuttleworth Subject: [NSP] Re: whatever On 21 May 2011, Richard Shuttleworth wrote: I say poor old Inky even though I have never met the man. Friends of mine who have had that pleasure report their encounters in glowing terms, he must be a really nice person. Unfortunately, his contributions to this column don't seem to reflect that. It saddens me to see the mean-spirited way in which some members of this list express their feelings. Adrian is one of the most helpful, generous with his time, and gentlest people that I know. He is an excellent teacher, and what he says in the workshop sessions that I've had the good fortune to be in has made eminent sense, and has been universally well received. He has thought through everything that he recommends, and his playing well justifies the approach. He is also a skilled fettler with an acute ear. I think my observation would be that he rarely does himself justice in print - it is not his natural medium of expression, perhaps. I first found this in the preparation of the first Billy Pigg book, where it rapidly became obvious that his notes needed the services of an editor - that job fell to me. His (and Colin's) generosity with their expertise and time in that project alone have left me with a lasting and profound respect for both of them, which transcends any apparent shortcomings in communication. We all have our bad days. I could frequently do a splendid grumpy old woman act on this list if I wanted (I have, occasionally). Adrian has views to which he is entitled, as does Anthony. As are all of us. Alice is a very competent young player who has demonstrated that she is capable of the sort of playing of which Adrian is a principal protagonist. I've heard her. (I don't know her competition record exactly, but she certainly became the youngest player to win the NPS Open class - I was there, I came a poor second). If she now chooses to play at virtuoso standard in a different style, then she is fully entitled to do that - she has earned her place. Welcome to the list, Alice, if you're reading this. Julia To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1375 / Virus Database: 1509/3652 - Release Date: 05/21/11 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1375 / Virus Database: 1509/3652 - Release Date: 05/21/11 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1375 / Virus Database: 1509/3652 - Release Date: 05/21/11 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1375 / Virus Database: 1509/3652 - Release Date: 05/21/11
[NSP] Re: Colin Ross
I'm not sure it was an opportunity missed. If I understand the situation correctly (and maybe I don't), it wasn't possible, according to the rules. And Julia is absolutely right, that the rules can't just be set aside because they are inconvenient at a particular point. Having said that, I fully agree that Colin should be honoured in whatever way may be possible. If it is still possible for him to be President at this stage, within the rules, I'd be all for it. I do feel a bit sorry for the lady who's already been asked, though. Chris Harris -Original Message- From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of Anthony Robb Sent: 21 May 2009 17:09 To: Matt Seattle; Daphne Briggs Cc: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [NSP] Re: Colin Ross Hello All I managed to phone Colin after my last posting and was very interested to hear what he had to say. May I be naughty and ask people reading this to email me if they too think it was an opportunity missed to overlook Colin for this position. As aye Anthony --- On Thu, 21/5/09, Daphne Briggs daphne.bri...@waitrose.com wrote: From: Daphne Briggs daphne.bri...@waitrose.com Subject: [NSP] Re: Colin Ross To: Matt Seattle theborderpi...@googlemail.com Cc: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Date: Thursday, 21 May, 2009, 4:56 PM Likewise from me, with the same proviso. On 21 May 2009, at 10:49, Matt Seattle wrote: Another vote in favour - if Colin is willing, obviously To get on or off this list see list information at [1]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html Daphne Briggs 34 Thorncliffe Road Oxford OX2 7BB Tel/Fax +44 (0)1865 310712 -- References 1. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.32/2117 - Release Date: 05/19/09 06:21:00
[NSP] Re: SNP Tune South Wind
I have versions of this in a couple of Irish tune books titled 'An Ghaoth Aneas'. One of them says this about it: The South Wind. Edward Bunting says he got this air in 1792 from an old man known as Poor Folk who walked the northern counties playing on a tin fiddle. It is in Bunting's Collection (1809) as 'Oh Southern Breeze' Regards Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 May 2008 15:07 To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [NSP] Re: SNP Tune South Wind On 3 May 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does any one know the origins of the tune South Wind from the Northumbrian Piper's Second Tune Book Page 34. Is it Northumbrian, Scottish or Irish? Well, googling South Wind traditional tune brings up a lot of sites with Irish, Gaelic, or waltz in the description, so. I've always assumed it's Irish. So perhaps your typo in the title SNP tune wasn't quite what you meant. Flower of Scotland, anyone? grin Hope this helps Julia To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1412 - Release Date: 02/05/2008 16:34
