strathspey@strathspey.org:40612

L. Friedman-Shedlov

"Rice and Lefse" progression questions

Feb. 11, 2005, 6:57 p.m. (Message 40612, in reply to message 40602)

Yes, it had been noted earlier that it is extremely difficult to find
recorded version of 3x40 jigs.  There were a couple of responses
saying that there is at least one such recording on a new CD, "Old
Favourites and Odd Couples."  It also has a 3x40 reel, I note.  I haven't
heard the CD, so I don't know how well those particular tunes will work,
however.

Although I originally conceived it as a 3x40 jig, I certainly have no
objection to this dance being done as an 8x40 jig in a 4-couple set.  It
should work just fine.

Interestingly, it had also never occured to me that the 3,1,2 progression
has thus far only appeared in strathspeys.  I should think that is merely
accidental.

/ Lara
Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
RSCDS Twin Cities Branch


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