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Alasdair Graham

RE: Are Hornpipes and Reels the same thing?

Sept. 10, 2012, 4:30 p.m. (Message 63099, in reply to message 63098)

If Hornpipe music is played as Reel music is that not because the
musician can’t/doesn’t know how to play a Hornpipe?
Similarly, if current SCD technique doesn’t differentiate between a
Hornpipe and a Reel is that any reason to change the dance type (as
published) to fit in with the limited SCD repertoire?
However, I see where you are coming, from with your tag line, and I’m
not sure it is the preferred course.   A note attached to each such
dance to explain your change would be my option, for what it is worth.

Alasdair Graham
Dumbarton, Scotland