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p.j. Format of Celtic fiddle tunes (30) RE: Format of Celtic fiddle tunes 18 Jun 00

Noreen (and all),

Could you tell me a bit more about Kerry slides? In what way are they "rhythmically distinct" from single jigs? Someone once told me to count them in 12/8 time, but I can't quite get that to make sense. Where's the accent?

And if it's in 6/8 time but there are "more notes to the bar", that means it's mostly written in 16th notes (or better) and would therefore be really fast, but since it's still in 6/8 time the accent would theoretically be unchanged, no? I'm officially confused.

Also, can someone tell me about the dance or history associated with it?

I've been wanting to ask someone these questions for a long time-- thanks!

PJ

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