[NSP] Next Northern Summer-help please
Having three summers in a row sounds like a good idea. We are hoping to be in Northumberland next July and August, with a break over to Ireland to see my sister, timed to miss as few good piping events as possible! So, to help in the planning, could anyone please give me dates of un-missable piping events and Folk Festivals next July and August. We need to be buying the air tickets ASAP. Cheers Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Sad news
I recieved this email yesterday from Cilla, wife of James Cross. James lived in Canada but visited New Zealand regularly. He came on both of the Down Under tours and was a valued member of the tour group. He will be sadly missed. Helen Capes Dear Piping friends of James, Sadly, James died peacefully early yesterday morning. The cancer had taken too great a hold. As Northumbrian pipers, you may like the thought that when the people from the crematorium came at about 3:00 a.m. I would not let them take James away until he had heard the first few tunes on "Northumberland Further Down Under". We stood outside on a starry night and listened to the pipes. A fitting send off. I will be having a " a bidding farewell to James" on Saturday afternoon at a local boat club. My step son will be talking about James, my one daughter will play her 'cello and there will be lots of music. Northumbrian pipes included. The other three children will be sure to do something. Among other things, I will display his ivory set that he bought via Colin Ross in December. He loved them so much and it is so sad that he didn't get to play them as much as he would have liked to. There were too many set backs with his cancer. I will miss having the house filled with the mellow sound of his piping. If you are interested in reading his obituary that I put in three newspapers today, go to I think it fairly self explanatory from there. If anyone would like to send an e-mail with their thoughts/remembrances of James to be read at the send off on Saturday, I would appreciate it. He enjoyed knowing you. I met some of you and the rest I feel as thought i know through his many tales. He counted you as good friends. Yours sincerely Cilla To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: re Sir P. and K.T.
I really agree with you Maureen. Brilliant mailing. Push the boundaries but retain the roots! Helen - Original Message - From: "Maureen Davison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Dartmouth N.P.S. site" Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:19 AM Subject: [NSP] re Sir P. and K.T. > Sunday, October 29, 2006 3:54 PM Peter Dunn wrote: > >> the pipes are such a fantastic, amazing and beautiful instrument that >> they > deserve to be much better known. Come the day when their continuing > development allows them to be a standard repetoire instrumentHow about > a > concerto for pipes and orchestra or modern jazz for pipes? > > Yes, I agree that the Northumberland smallpipes are *fantastic, amazing > and > beautiful* but I'd question any school of thought that would happily > sacrifice the unique to the ubiquitous, using a medium that it is patently > unsuitable for. I hasten to point out that I am not a Luddite, I relish > the > challenges an extended chanter affords me. Those more able musicians who > take the instrument outside of the tradition in their quest for musical > exploration and experimentation, good luck to them. These ventures tend be > limited and with sound reason, as Matt Seattle once commented on this > list, > if you want play jazz get yourself a clarinet, NSP drones are just not up > to > the task. > > Great Highland bagpipes haven't been forced into changing form or > repertoire > to become known from North Shields to Nepal, so it's a rather alarming > notion that NSPs should evolve into something capable of being played in > orchestras or jazz bands to achieve similar recognition. Surely that would > destroy the very essence of what attracted us to it in the first place and > for me, it certainly wasn't to play Stranger on the Shore in preference to > the Apprentice Lads of Alnwick! > > Maureen > > > > > > > > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html >
[NSP] Summer School in New Zealand
For those of you near enough to think about travelling to this one, there is a Summer School from 19th to 24th January near Auckland with Anthony Robb giving tuition, ably assisted by Heather. Further details from me at request. It would be great to see you. Cheers Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Wannies Boxing Day session
Lets face it, anything would be better than the beer at the Barrasford Arms! Ashley still talks about the best on offer being Australian. Have a wonderful trip up the hill, I will be thinking of you all. Play Elsey's Waltz for me. Cheers Helen - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 11:36 PM Subject: [NSP] Wannies Boxing Day session > There appears to have been a bit of an organisational confusion over > the post-Wannies session. > > For those considering coming, the session is at the Queens Arms, > Acomb as far as we know. The Barrasford Arms has been converted to a > restaurant, and although the landlord is now apparently aware of the > session previously held there (he wasn't in Nov.) it is unclear > whether any space other than the (tiny) bar will be available. > > The landlady at the Queens is keen to welcome us, has two rooms > available, and is putting on sandwiches / buns. The beer is also > apparently better. > For directions to the Queens contact > normacorbett(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk > > The Wild Hills of Wannies have not moved: the usual bunch of crazies > (minus a few friends and regulars this year) welcome all and sundry > to play on the top at / around 11am. In poor weather the playaround > is just shorter, that's all. > Anyone needing directions for this, get back to me. > > Seasonal good wishes to all > > Julia (in brilliant winter sunshine, with a nice crisp frost) > > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html >
[NSP] Re: Sharing tunes
The idea of sharing tunes really appeals. I have worked out how to use Noteworthy but can go no further as that is about my computing limit. So, my suggestion is this: If you want to post a tune for all to see and use, send it to [EMAIL PROTECTED] It will then be posted on a page sponsored by our business (well we have plenty of room on our web site) Please send it in pdf format. If you want to see and download the tunes, go to www.nznps.org.nz and there will be a link through to the page of tunes on the furniture restoration site. It may sound complex, but try it. Even I could do it! Cheers Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Sharing tunes
The system is up and running and we have an old Australian Scittische already. When you get to the NZNPS site, choose Downloads. Cheers Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Show me the child
Hi, I performed this piece with a Taranaki choir years ago, and it was really nice. Now I can't remember who the composer was or where the music is. Does anyone know who it was, and even better, does anyone know how I can get hold of the music for it please? A choir has contacted me and would like to perform it. Cheers Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Extended chanter key positions
Mm, difficult isn't it! I have an arrangement that I am mostly very happy with, until I try to play the set that one of my students plays and it has the keys the other way around. I think it is more important to find a standard arrangement and stick to it, but acknowledge that it isn't happening! It is difficult to make the little finger accurate over a lot of keys in a fast tune, so I would keep as much under the thumb as possible. I would have E only on the little finger, C#, B and C across the back, and A by the low D. The B and C are the ones most often used so need to be the most accessible and my head accepts that the lowest key is down by the D. That's my two-penny-worth. Cheers Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Extended chanter key positions
Sorry Colin, didn't mean to sound critical. Helen - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 11:32 PM Subject: [NSP] Re: Extended chanter key positions The arrangement of the lower keys can never be standardised and it is a question of customising for each individual depending on the number of keys and the pitch of keys required. The alternatives that Julia mentions are ones that I have tried myself and each has its merits and drawbacks. If standardisation occurs at all it will only be after years of experimentation or until a born again Boehm comes up with a completely new system?of keywork. Don't hold your breath. Colin Ross Master pipemaker and fountain of all knowledge concerning making NSP's(?) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10.09pm Subject: [NSP] Extended chanter key positions Dear list I have an order in my queue for an extended chanter with the bottom notes to be low A, B, C and C#. Obviously there are several ways of doing this. I'm aware that some arrangements are better for some tunes, whilst others are better for others - there's probably no absolute right answer. Since I myself play a very non-standard arrangement due to being digitally challenged, I am ill placed to assess the "best" (in the sense of works best) arrangement for a normal piper, if there is such an animal. So I'm canvassing for opinions. Are two keys operated by the little finger desirable, or would it better to have one, with 3 across the back? So far, I've thought of 2 main alternatives: C# & E on the little finger, A & B on the back, C& D on the thumb side E only on the little finger, ABC across the back, C#, D on the thumb (and of course different permutations of this triple are possible) What do pipers who play these prefer, in use? Do you have one that you now wish was different? Thank you for any opinions - if posted on list the customer will see them too. Julia Say B & J Say Smallpipes Manufacturing & repairing bagpipes in the Northumbrian tradition To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html Get a FREE AOL Email account with unlimited storage. Plus, share and store photos and experience exclusively recorded live music Sessions from your favourite artists. Find out more at http://info.aol.co.uk/joinnow/?ncid=548. --
[NSP] Re: Floods in Morpeth
Thanks for keeping us informed Julia. Poor old Morpeth made the NZ news tonight and the pictures weren't pretty. Thanks go to Anne, Kim and John To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Mistakes in public perfomance
LOVELY comment John. Thanks. I needed that encouragement.I found the choyting debate hard going. Helen All music, because it is art, is a gift. The generosity with which the gift is given and received is often more important than the technical skill through which it is given. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re:
I have often been misquoted in the press, to my embarrassment. I think we need to be very careful not to be seen to be unsupportive in the public eye, and this is after all a relatively public list. Helen - Original Message - From: "lisa ridley" To: Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 6:59 AM I'd like to share with you all some quotes from an article in the Newcastle Journal newspaper about Jessica Lamb. The paper has an article entitled "school girl piper Jessica a star in the making" I picked them up and within no time at all I was playing a tune." I could play by ear and I just took to them straight away. From there I got better and better and now Im so proud of myself. Im brilliant and Kathryn Tickell has high hopes for me." Some of you may be aware of this 14 year old precocious nay dillousional child. This is the child who has been repeatedly given feedback by pipers who ARE brilliant and has ignored it; year on year she has had the same feedback yet listening to the video attached to the article is still ignoring it. Chris Ormston & Adrian Schofield have both given this girl advice but clearly she feels she knows better than those who are recognised by us all as true masters of the pipes. This girl has a long,long way to go before she can claim to be "brilliant". The comments of her mother (the typical pushy mother) show where the girl gets it from - "Jessicas mum Catherine Lamb, 42, a nursery nurse, said: As soon as Jessica picked up the Northumbrian pipes she was a little genius. She could play a tune straight away. We just knew she was going to be fantastic at it, she was a natural."" The absurdity of the whole article is summed up by the papers suggestion that the northumbrian pipes were an unknown instrument until K Tickell came on the scene..sums up their naiivety really! [1]http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2009/04/11/ schoolgirl-piper-jessica-a-star-in-the-making-61634-23362451/ LR __ Share your photos with Windows Live Photos Free. [2]Try it Now! -- References 1. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2009/04/11/schoolgirl-piper-jessica-a-star-in-the-making-61634-23362451/ 2. http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/134665338/direct/01/ To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Lisa Ridley
I went to that Manitas de Plata concert too! I think its a great example of a good theory Anthony. I totally agree. Cheers Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: I must be daft
Come on guys. We have had some really interesting input from both Anthony and Chris, and now they are backing off, praps leaving the list. What a shame. They can both annoy the hell out of me, but I have learned heaps from them both too and would really be sorry if they stopped their input. Lets try not to get too heated and personal eh. We can all benefit by counting to ten first then trying to be positive. Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] New CD
The Cool Breath Tour that travelled around New Zealand in January 2009 made a recording in Auckland Cathedral. The CD is now available. It includes recordings of some tunes that have not been available before, such as Johnny Handle's very lovely Waikato Valley, and the inovative Tane Mahuta. It is pitched at F +20 and would be a great CD to learn with if you are isolated from other pipers. Details of costs from myself, the postage depends upon where you live and how many you want! Cheers Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Colin Ross
I agree with Anthony. I think Colin has to be one of the most deserving people in decades. Surely this is a great opportunity to appoint a president in recognition of a huge contribution to our instrument. Helen - Original Message - From: "Anthony Robb" To: "Dartmouth NPS" Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:55 PM Subject: [NSP] Colin Ross Dear All What a shame Colin Ross has stood down from the chairmanship of the society in these circumstances. Colin & I do not always see eye to eye about some things, but the fact remains that his devotion to, and knowledge of piping, and pipes-making remain unsurpassed. After over 40 years of absolute commitment to our cause I would have thought he'd have been an obvious contender for the Presidency of the Society. Is this me being totally naive? I feel an opportunity to recognise the contribution of one of the giants of the Northumbrian piping world has been missed. As aye Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Transposing music
I use Noteworthy. It is relatively simple to use and and I can now print in a tune quite quickly then transpose it to whatever I like. Cheers Helen - Original Message - From: "Christopher Gregg" To: Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:12 AM Subject: [NSP] Transposing music I am looking for a way to transpose some duet parts from "G" down to the key of "F" without having to wrie it all out by hand. Any suggestions? Chris Gregg -- Note new email address [1]chrisdgr...@gmail.com [2]http://www.tuneit.ca -- References 1. mailto:chrisdgr...@gmail.com 2. http://www.tuneit.ca/ To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: GUTS?
I totally agree, Anthony. Bit of a diamond enthusiast myself! Cheers H To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: C D or G
Well said Daphne, I think you explained it very well. I have a C chanter that I sing with, a D set that I just plain enjoy, an F set that I play most and a G set that I play when needs must and other instruments drown me out, but at least I joined in! Cheers Helen PS I went on the Whitley Bay course last year and loved every moment. It was BRILLIANT and well worth travelling to. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Composing location
The bath, definately the bath Helen - Original Message - From: "Richard York" To: "NSP group" Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 4:16 AM Subject: [NSP] Composing location On holiday I set myself the task of writing a tune a day whether it was rubbish or not, just to make me start writing again. We were camping in stunning Pembroke coastal scenery... but the most inspiring place to think of tunes, I found, was the shower; the only problem being the risk of 50p running out & the water stopping abruptly, so the ablutions had to happen first and fast! Where does anyone else find is a good place to invent tunes? Yours in hopefully non-contentious cheer, Richard. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] acrylic impregnated wood
Is that the wood that Ray Sloan used for his 'budget' sets for a while? I have two SSP chanters that I bought from him nearly 20 years ago. He said that they were made of 'permally' I think. They require no maintanence at all and have a lovely tone. Helen - Original Message - From: "David Cockey" To: Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 8:38 AM Subject: [NSP] Re: ivory pipe tone A possible alternative is acrylic impregnated wood. I haven't seen any reports of it used in a musical instrument although the second website below has a speculative quote from Woodwind Quarterly, August 1993. It is becoming popular for higher end woodworking tool and knife handles. Reports are it can be worked with conventional woodworking tools. http://www.woodsure.com/ http://www.stabilizedwood.com/ - Original Message - From: To: Cc: Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 11:53 AM Subject: [NSP] Re: ivory pipe tone Dear John, Julia has responded re a blind test I carried out with blackwood and ivory which was inconclusive but depended on treating the blackwood or any other hardwood with impregnated oil to increase the density to match as far as possible the density of the ivory. It never has the same effect as the ivory has on the tone which is rich in harmonics that have been absorbed by the softer wood even if it has been impregnated. The nearest equivalent in tone to ivory is acetal which seems to have the same effect in not absorbing high harmonics so giving a rich clear and loud tone. Having said that it is worthwhile trying various woods (the sorts that would make good xylophones) that have been treated with oil to see what effect is produced that may match the ivory or be preferred. That would save on elephants. Colin R -Original Message- From: Dally, John To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:36 Subject: [NSP] ivory pipe tone Does ivory deliver a different tone than ABW or other woods traditionally used for NSP? Don't get the wrong idea, I'm all for elephants, even invisible ones. -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Synthetic key pads
I tend to agree, leather with shellac for adhesive seems to me to be the most reliable and most long lasting. Helen - Original Message - From: "Francis Wood" To: "Dartmouth NPS" Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 10:58 AM Subject: [NSP] Synthetic key pads Hello all, Would anyone care to speak up on behalf of synthetic key pads? Many of the recent examples I've seen are all actual or slowly developing disasters. I am referring to the material itself and not to the adhesive used. So my question is: 'are there good sorts and bad sorts'? No doubt there are plenty of satisfactory examples out there, and it's easy to form a distorted view when the only ones that come to you for attention are the ones that have gone wrong. So what's the reality here? Here's what I have observed on pipes that have been brought to me because of failing pads: - Pads which have become progressively thinner under spring pressure and no longer seal. - Others where the area covering the hole has become detatched from the surrounding area of the pad. - Examples where the elasticity of the material has allowed a creep away from the original position. - Spontaneous disintegration. - Forming a precise impression of the hole which then becomes unalterable and just lies there looking depressed, not surprisingly since that is exactly what it is. Clearly some varieties don't like oil and obviously the self-adhesive type isn't worth considering in this context. Perhaps oil also reacts with the pad itself over time. If the solution is to do without oil, which has beneficial tonal effects as well as sealing properties, that won't really do. My preference is for thin soft leather. Here's why: - Available in a huge variety of thicknesses, depending on which part of the skin you cut it from. - It retains oil, promoting effective sealing - Easy to profile with a scalpel if an antique key-seating requires this. - Easily available. - Does not mind modest heat when fitting. - Extremely durable - Has an ancient history of proven successful use. Nothing wrong in principle with the use of keypads of synthetic material, commonplace in mainstream woodwind. So why are so many of ours going wrong? Francis To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Jimmy Little
If you haven't yet got yourself one of these CD's, I suggest you give it serious thought. I just got my copy and am thoroughly enjoying it. Thanks Anthony. (see: [1]http://robbpipes.com/HowDoesItGan.html) To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Transposing
If a tune sounds good on the pipes, I say, "Go for it!". I have found that a tune can look as though it's going to be great, the key is playable, all seems fine, but the emphasis is wrong against the drones. So do the transposing then play and listen! I think a good example is 'Dark Island" It sounds lovely on the pipes, but the drones clash. If playing it in G, I only play the D drones, (if I remember rightly.) Ok I will put my head back down below the parapet! Cheers H - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 2:45 PM Subject: [NSP] Transposing Here's a question I don't recall seeing discussed here: I played concertina for English Country Dancing for years, and have a lot of wonderful tunes in my head. I'd love to be able to play them on my NSP, but they are often in keys that I can't play in--and perhaps my pipes even can't. So my question is this: Does everyone transpose tunes so they can play them? Or is that considered bad karma, and I'll be given the stank eye by "real" players if I'm caught doing that? Thx Alec -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Parnell's March
I'm missing something here! Isn't it a march? Helen Capes Quoting John Dally : > "Parnell's March" NPS Bk 2, p.3: it's written out as a jig, but isn't > it really a hornpipe? > > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html >
[NSP] Piper needed
Help please. The motorcyclist who was killed in the TT was a friend of mine and his wife is a Northumbrian Piper, but her set is here in NZ. His funeral will be in the Isle of Man and she would very much like a Northumbrian piper to play for it. I would be very greatful if someone could help her out and play at the funeral. Contact me and I will tell you how to get hold of her. Thanks -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Bag cloth
Interestingly, when I made a 'costume' for my pipes, in a moment of madness, to make them look like I was playing a cat, they ended up sounding very muffled. It is important to allow the bag to be the sound chamber and not over insulate it. I know, I will be the but of cat jokes for ever now! I still haven't made the kiwi look-alike, anyone want to make me a curved chanter? Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Skinny-piping
Bony Parts Retreat? - Original Message - From: "Richard York" To: "Francis Wood" ; "NSP group" Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 5:04 AM Subject: [NSP] Re: Skinny-piping There would seem to be both pro- and con- tune titles on the subject, depending on your point of view and the weather. Hoop her and ungird her. Tom Hackett's Dream Delight of the men of Caernarvon The General Toast John the Red Nose, Carolan's Draught Bonny at mid-afternoon - morn being far too chilly! Richard. On 16/08/2010 15:52, Francis Wood wrote: On 12 Aug 2010, at 09:55, Richard York wrote: a possible need for a new sub-group within the NPS, the naturist section Since August is still with us, should we compile a suitable repertoire? Francis -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Off Topic - Rugby world cup
No seriously, it really is about the World Cup! If any pipers are planning to come to New Zealand for the World Cup and are looking for friendly B and B we are planning to let out our spare rooms. We live half way between Hamilton and Auckland. I would rather advertise to pipers who are all lovely people, than advertise on the web to all the riff raff of the world! Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: 'My Deary sits ower late up'
Isn't this the song that Nancy Kerr and James Fagan do with Elsie Marley? They sing one then the other then both at the same time and it sounds stunning. Cheers H - Original Message - From: "Anthony Robb" To: <>; "JohnGibbons" ; Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 10:20 PM Subject: [NSP] Re: 'My Deary sits ower late up' Thanks folks Another fascinating discussion. I first had this tune as a song from Johnny Handle in the late 60s and then sang it often to my own bairns. As 'deary' was no longer in popular use on Tyneside by then ( I never heard it from parents, grandparents or great grand parents) he changed if for laddy. Most recordings since then (Northumberland for Ever, Cut & Dry Dolly, K. T. et al) have used laddy or laddie. I think the song might pre date the tune variations, it is sung without repeats - A B A B A B A. Hear are the words as I have them they really bring the tune to life for me (I've used the vernacular as it scans better): Cheers Anthony Me Laddy Sits Ower Late Up Refrain: Me laddy sits ower late up Me hinny sits ower late up Me deary sits ower late up Between the pint pot an' the cup 1. He addles three ha'pence a week I t's nowt but a farthin a day He sits with 'is pipe in 'is cheek An' fuddles 'is money away 2. Me laddy is never the near Me hinny is never the near An' when a shout "laddy come yem" He caals oot agin for more beer 3. Whe Johnny cum yem ti yer bairn Now Johnny cum yem ti yer bairn How Johnny cum yem ti yer bairn With a rye loaf under yer arm --- On Wed, 10/11/10, Julia Say wrote: From: Julia Say Subject: [NSP] Re: 'My Deary sits ower late up' To: "nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu" , "Gibbons, John" Date: Wednesday, 10 November, 2010, 9:58 On 10 Nov 2010, Gibbons, John wrote: > >the reprint edition has a typo in the > > penultimate strain, the 1st bar beginning > > > > g/f/|egB egB... > > > > instead of > > > > g/f/|egd egB ... I agree. This looks like a raw typo, and I am fairly certain it was in no way an editorial decision of any sort. Looking at the abc file from which it was generated at the time gives no clue as to which part of this household was responsible, but thanks for finding it. Marked in for future reference. Julia To get on or off this list see list information at [1]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Clogging
You could set a day for as many NSPipers from around the world to gather in one place for an international NSP flash mob! Me, me, I'll go! Can we do it in New Zealand? Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Piping classes
I have a class of 8 and 9 yr old NSpipers at the school I teach. I teach them in a lunch-time each week. Is there anyone else out there that is teaching a regular group of a similar age? I would love to swap ideas. Cheers Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Doubleday
"The pipes are a brilliant but not capable of the highest level of expressiveness." Anthony, go wash your mouth out with soap!! Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: technique etcetera
Quote from Anthony Robb: May I suggest picking one tune that really speaks to us but isn't yet inside us (this includes brain, heart and fingers) and devote half our practice time each week to that single tune for 1-6 months (depending on time allocated to practice and complexity of tune). Which do you suggest? The first tune I ever did this with was Crooked Bawbee, as suggested by Bill Hume. It worked well for me, I didn't get bored with it. Helen To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Thomas Sander !
Oh do share! :) - Original Message - From: To: "NSP Dartmouth" ; "NPS Forum" Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 6:46 AM Subject: [NSP] Thomas Sander ! Hello All I'd like to thank all the people who replied to my question. I've gleaned some of the recent history of the tune, and rediscovered a couple of websites I've not visited for a while. Especial thanks to Ian Lawther, though, whose very specific reply has solved my problem - I'm really grateful, Richard To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
