strathspey@strathspey.org:45397

Eike Albert-Unt

RE: Reels and Hornpipes

May 26, 2006, 4:11 p.m. (Message 45397, in reply to message 45385)

When I some time ago was trying to find out what hornpipe was then I copied
this explanation to one of my files about music - maybe it is of some help.
Not that I understand any of it, mind you :-)  PS! I wish I had written down
where I found this description.

With best regards, Eike 
(I cannot send the file with pictures in this mail, so it will look a bit
plain ;-)

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The name hornpipe dates back as far as the early 16th century, but originaly
for a very different dance. The modern rhythm bearing the name evolved
around mid 18th century.