teaganβs one hundred and ninety-three comments
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Re: Shanties make a comeback on TikTok π
"Now, while I certainly enjoy the Wellerman, Iβm not convinced itβs a shanty. " more…
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Re: Trim The Velvet (the high C)
For C-nat, I use 4th finger. For C#, I shift... it is just too far of a stretch for my little hands. π more…
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Re: Halloween music
A very strong second for the Pumpherston Hornpipe. Perfect for the Halloween season. more…
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Re: ABC Converter double and single quotes
It looks like a bug in the converter itself. It isn't displaying escaped quote characters correctly when you transpose. Maybe they have some way to contact the site owners? more…
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Re: Miss Emily/Kiss Me Sweetheart
This is what it says on the you tube page, I clicked on SHOW MORE under the video (on the YouTube page itself) and they listed the tunes... π more…
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Kiss Me Sweetheart
As played by James Kelly on "Traditional Music of Ireland." more…
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Re: Miss Emily/Kiss Me Sweetheart
Thanks... that is definitely not the same tune. more…
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Miss Emily/Kiss Me Sweetheart
Hi all, was looking at a James Kelly recording which refers to a tune named "Miss Emily," on track 23 with no link. We play this set at our local session. Or used to, prior to covid-19. π more…
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Re: I just discovered a useful app for measuring tempo: BeatMirror
The kids that we play for at a feis are used to dancing at a very specific tempo. I am not so arrogant that I think I can start at that exact tempo every time. So yes, we use a metronome to get started, as Reverend suggested. When the feis rules say a ... more…
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Re: I just discovered a useful app for measuring tempo: BeatMirror
Eh, I don't agree with that. Neither would this guy, I don't think. I will keep using my metronome when playing for a feis, because I am not skilled enough to know if I am playing at 118 bpm or 116 otherwise. more…