strathspey@strathspey.org:28026

Martin.Sheffield

Re: Changing of hands.

Nov. 2, 2001, 9:42 a.m. (Message 28026, in reply to message 28015)

Frans wrote:

>I believe in rules for the use of hands. 

Well, we beg to differ, but I would like to concur with your point about
hand changes. 

Grand chain has always been my favorite figure, since we are cooperating
with so many people in such a short time. There is something very satisfying
when the hands touch on just the right beat of the music. 

Similarly, there's a little spark of togetherness, when you take someone's
hand (to lead down, to turn, whatever), when it happens with the music and
not just because the teacher told you to do it. 

I do not know "Miss Allison Little" with five or six changes in 32 bars,
but can imagine it might be pleasing to try.  

 (I wonder if someone will give me the opportunity, by sending the
instructions ...)
Martin,
 in Grenoble, France.

 http://perso.wanadoo.fr/scots.in.france/scd.htm
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