Reels,Jigs, Hornpipes etc.

Subject: RE: Reels,Jigs, Hornpipes etc.
From: Declan
Date: 26 Sep 07 - 03:27 AM

I'd have said that fits a double jig rhythm well.

Subject: RE: Reels,Jigs, Hornpipes etc.
From: azfiddle
Date: 26 Sep 07 - 12:37 PM

Hi there,
I think it would fit a jig rhythm as well, with just a tiny bit of tweaking.

Sharon (formerly guest, SharonG)

Subject: RE: Reels,Jigs, Hornpipes etc.
From: CapriUni
Date: 26 Sep 07 - 02:50 PM

Thanks, Declan and SharonG (And welcome to membership!)

I'll download a few jig and double jig midis, and see if I can fit my possible lyrics into the tunes.

It's got me wondering if a nation's dance tune tend to match the rythm of the native tongue, because that's what sounds "right" to the listeners,

hmmmm...

Subject: RE: Reels,Jigs, Hornpipes etc.
From: the button
Date: 26 Sep 07 - 03:39 PM

My Scottish Fiddler friend says - If you can say Rangers Celtic Rangers Celtic in time with the music , its a reel (4-4) and if you can say Liverpool Everton Liverpool Everton in time , its a Jig (6-8)
and Liverpool Everton Manchester Liverpool Everton Manchesteris a Slip jig in 9 - 8 !

^^^^ Tell your Scottish fiddler friend he's genius. :)

The best & simplest way I've ever heard it explained.