[scots-l] Re: Variations

[Nigel Gatherer]

Matt Seattle wrote:

 You've probably got all the relevant currently available Scottish
 stuff, but maybe have a look at the related Northumbrian piping
 tradition, which stll keeps the variation flame burning, as does the
 Border piping tradition, but with even fewer exponents.

A yes, I hadn't thought of that. I've got a good small collection of
Northumbrian and Border stuff, including your own magnificent Dixon
Collection, so I'll have a good look.

 To me the art of variations stands in great contrast to the
 omnipresent medley approach. It is more ecologically sound -
 recycling and enriching the tune rather than disposing of it after
 one or two plays and on to the next - but then I'm old-fashioned that
 way.

Great to hear such opinions expressed, Matt.

 Nearly forgot - David Greenberg's rendition of Black Jock is a beacon
 in these dark times.

I'll check it out.

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[scots-l] Re: Variations

[Nigel Gatherer]

Jack Campin wrote:

 I'd suggest something entirely different: piano music.  A mandolin
 can do chords, and there were a good many variation sets from the
 late 18th and early 19th centuries that exploited both hands of the
 keyboard (or did equivalent things with the harp).

Good idea - I'll see what I can find.

 As far as I know none of these early variation sets was ever reprinted
 and most only exist as music sheets.  Whose catalogue entries don't
 usually even mention that they *are* variation sets.  Yes there *is*
 still work to do after Gore's index...

That's another subject worth discussing, but I'm rushing out the door.
We'll be at the West End tomorrow night, but I'm currently looking for
another venue for a session. The Canon's Gait is a possibility.

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