4 Jun
2007
4 Jun
'07
9:18 a.m.
I don't think that bands should aim for "slow." It's true that the
standard Nelson tempo is moderate when Bob's at the piano and that
gives a wonderful feeling to the dance. But I've heard Nat and Larry
play a quick Chorus Jig and it's also fantastic. The band should play
at the tempo that feels good to them ... and watch the dancers to see
if they look bored (too slow) or stressed (too fast). Or if it's a
crowd that doesn't know the dance already then start out slower and
speed up a bit when the dancers are ready.
Lisa
On Jun 4, 2007, at 7:26 AM, Chris Weiler wrote:
Hello everyone!
I got a question last night from a band that I am going to work with
next month about Chorus Jig. They're learning the tune (at my request)
for the dance. They had heard that it should be played at a slower
tempo
and were wondering how slow that should be.
I didn't have any idea. Anyone here know if it should be played at a
different tempo than most dances? I have memories of dancing it
when the
contra corners seemed rushed, but that's my only impression.
Thanks for the help!
Chris
_______________________________________________
Callers mailing list
Callers(a)sharedweight.net
http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers