Jack Campin wrote:
>
> >Yes, after all these descriptions of the so-called Shetland guitar style, I
> >was wondering if there was any connection with the CB piano school. They do
> >sound similar.
>
> ??? The CB piano stuff is simple harmonies but very complicated rhythms
> and textural effects: the "Shetland" guitar stuff is complicated harmonies
> but simple rhythms. Where's the resemblance?
I was wondering about that too. I can't say I know anything about
Shetland guitar, but based on the recent discussion about its
relationship to jazz, using augmented chords, etc., it sounds quite far
removed from Cape Breton piano style.
Wendy
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