Subject: source singers and accompaniment.
From: Captain Birdseye - PM
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 02:24 PM

Is it correct to say that the singing tradition in Ireland England Scotland Wales,was exclusively unaccompanied.
I can think of only two possible exceptions,was this the case amongst the travelling community as well.Dick Miles
DICK,Idid mention that it seemed to be different inUSA
Martin Carthys guitar style has changed since 1966,Iam not sure if this is relevant to Broomfield hill,whether he has changed his tuning or style on this,this remark is not meant to be detrimental,just a statement of fact.
I do know that I sing differently without accompaniment,I think the lack of accompaniment, means the voice fills out gaps [where there would normally be a chord ]producing a more decorated style,.
I think if singer only has to concentrate on one thing singing,logically he should make a better job than having to concentrate on two things.
Generally speaking,I would prefer to sing Narrative songs unaccompanied,but i can think of at least three exceptions,where with the use of good[imo]harmony,the use of sus4 chords, or modal added chords,harmony can create and add drama to a song.
Apologies for digressing,.
Is it correct to say,that in Americasource singers using accompaniment is more prevalent,Roscoe Holcomb springs to mind,[to be seen on you tube on PeteSeegers RainbowQuest]Dick Miles