Can we all join? Paul > Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:33:36 +0000 > To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu > From: what...@ntlworld.com > Subject: [NSP] nps > > Dear all, > > after talking to Tommy Breckons shorltly before his death and chatting > to fellow pipers after his funeral, I have come to the conclusion that > the Northumbrian Pipers' society has lost its way. I therefore ask: is > it time to form some other group or society which bases its playing on > a pure, traditional detached fingering technique and get back to > playing some of the tunes with divisions,correctly? After all, in 1974, > the 3rd addition of the 'Tutor for the Northumbrian Small-Pipes' was > re-published by the NPS. Originally published in 1896, this tutor was > written by JW Fenwick, a member of the committee. The preface to the > 3rd edition states-"Fenwick's tutor is as relevant today as it was in > 1895 and will provide ample instruction and guidance to all potential > playersof the small-pipes." > > The instruction book states - "There is no qualification more important > to the learner than that of correct fingering, and as it presents > considerable difficulty, the lessons of a skilful master would be a > great advantage. As a general direction we may observe that the > small-pipes are played upon the method called 'Close Fingering' which > allows of only one finger being lifted at a time........." > > Perhaps have a new piping competition, which is based on pure fingering > and not a load of choyte. > > Adrian. > > (not a Grand Master, nor a member of that other society!) > > > > > > > > -- > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html __________________________________________________________________
" Upgrade to Internet Explorer 8 Optimised for MSN. " [1]Download Now -- References 1. http://extras.uk.msn.com/internet-explorer-8/?ocid=T010MSN07A0716U
