quote:Originally posted by gwen snyder:
specifically the "jig".
Reels and jigs are my favorite tunes to play. Right now I'm working on a medley of four jigs: Swallowtail Jig, Tenpenney Bit, Lannigan's Ball and Morrison's Jig. Also working on St. Anne's Reel, Cooley's Reel and Reel Beatrice in the gypsy fiddler style. I take fiddling lessons in New Brunswick and they play a combination of bluegrass, Quebec style and Cape Bretton style, mostly old traditional tunes, but some contemporary tunes by Andy Dejarles, Ivan Hicks and a few others.
It amazes me that there are very few young fiddlers here in Maine, but just 5 miles across the border into New Brunswick, there are legions of young fiddlers. It seems to me they are exposed to it at a young age and that it's actually considered cool to play the fiddle in New Brunswick, but not so cool on this side of the border. Too bad. It's a lot of fun and a good family activity.
Cathy
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