In much music from Eastern Europe, the clarinet and accordian replaced a lot of the instrumental music which had been played by earlier reed instruments and bagpipes. Yet today the bagpipes have made a major comeback, and are often played in ensemble with accordians. Tradition is constantly changing, but it must withstand the test of time. A new arrangement or experiment is not traditional by itself. It must earn the respect of the folk. I tend to prefer music which has already withstood that test of time. The "folk" are often the best judges of what should and should not become traditional, and it can be frustrating when we have to put up with too much chaff while waiting for time to sort out the best grains.