Mudcat Café message #2029405

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Thread #100803 Message #2029405
Posted By: Joybell
18-Apr-07 - 07:46 PM
Thread Name: Chord at start of Scottish dance set
Subject: RE: Chord at start of Scottish dance set

I also called it a "Shand" or a "Jimmy Shand" when I had a bush band during the 60s.
My fiddler friend, who sometimes plays for Scottish dancers, says that the length of the chord sets the tempo for the dance. He's never heard a term for it but would be interested to know if there is one.
Cheers, Joy