Hi Sue,

I'm a fiddler in a contradance band and would love to have tips on how to pick tunes to satisfy callers - you know, the "balance in the first part of the B" sorts of requests. I'm always surprised at how many callers have no idea of names of tunes and aren't able to suggest something when looking at a band's set list. I agree with Emily in Ottawa for what she'd like to see, too.

Shelly Ann in New England

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Hi Sue,

I'd love to see a comprehensive section of the CDSS website with resources promoting learning re playing for dances.  Related, an article in the newsletter promoting that page, highlighting some of the key resources out there would be amazing!

Other ideas:
- Tips on different improvising techniques + ways of learning how to improvise in a band. (+links to other resources)
- Tips on exploring alternative chord options, for traditional accompaniment instruments AND others (+links to other resources)
- Lots of different ideas for how to learn to listen to band members more, including neat activities/exercises to do together.

Emily in Ottawa


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In response to David's question, some of my favorite moments have been at our band practices.  Getting in the groove playing a hot tune while the kids are bouncing around the house and the cat is oblivious and asleep in the fiddle case, or those creative group moments when you add a new tune and it's a good fit!

Playing for dances is always great, but the creativity behind the scenes can be just as exciting.

Jill Allen

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Hi All-



The Dance Musicians' Task Group (I'm a member) is going to have oversight on
a series of articles in the CDSS news. These articles will address issues of
interest and concern to musicians playing for dances. We are working out the
exact format these articles will take, and as part of that process would
like input from you. Yes, you who are reading this message! What topics
would you like to see addressed in these articles? All topic suggestions are
welcome-eg.: What differentiates contra dance fiddling from other fiddling
styles? Or How can you tell when to switch from one tune to the next in a
medley? Or If an ECD dance does not have an associated tune, how can you
make a good tune choice for that dance? I'll bet you readers can think of a
lot more topics that are worth exploring in some depth. You can either list
them here or write me separately off list. Thanks in advance for
contributing ideas.



Sue Songer

songer@portcoll.com

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Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 10:44:58 -0700
Subject: Re: [Musicians] CDSS News--A Query for Dance Musicians
I would love to hear other people's ideas on how they approach the three main areas of CDSS' focus:
    Contra
    Square
    ECD

What are the differences? What's similar? What are the parameters of improvisation in these different areas?

I've written articles on my opinions on this, found in my self published books. I'll post them here later, and would be happy to edit them for the CDSS Newsletter. But first, I'd love to hear what others say about this.

Thanks,
~erik hoffman
    oakland, ca

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Hi All—

 

The Dance Musicians’ Task Group (I’m a member) is going to have oversight on a series of articles in the CDSS news. These articles will address issues of interest and concern to musicians playing for dances. We are working out the exact format these articles will take, and as part of that process would like input from you. Yes, you who are reading this message! What topics would you like to see addressed in these articles? All topic suggestions are welcome—eg.: What differentiates contra dance fiddling from other fiddling styles? Or How can you tell when to switch from one tune to the next in a medley? Or If an ECD dance does not have an associated tune, how can you make a good tune choice for that dance? I’ll bet you readers can think of a lot more topics that are worth exploring in some depth. You can either list them here or write me separately off list. Thanks in advance for contributing ideas.

 

Sue Songer

songer@portcoll.com



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