16 Aug
2012
16 Aug
'12
9:45 a.m.
I know this is an old thread, but I ran across it while searching for
something else..
In some cases where a dance has an unusual combination of moves I
suggest that they start off a little slow then kick it up a notch
after a few repetitions.
I haven't given numeric requests, but just assumed "fast" or
"slow"
with respect to a norm around 115-120. Perhaps I should.
On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 5:40 PM, Dugan Murphy <duganlives(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Callers,
What is your experience working with bands to establish an appropriate
tempo? Do bands ever ask you what tempo you want? Do you ever request a
particular tempo to fit a dance? Do you communicate tempo requirements
numerically (beats per minute) or maybe by tapping your feet? When are
slower tempos appropriate and when are faster ones appropriate? What do
you consider to be the range in beats per minute that is appropriate for
contra? Some preliminary research told me that a range of 112-120 beats
per minute is appropriate. Do you agree?