[NSP] Contrast

2012-08-30 Thread Anthony Robb
//www.robbpipes.com/EFDSSTape232Side2Part2Tr10.html Cheers Anthony -- References 1. http://www.robbpipes.com/EFDSSTape232Side2Part2Tr10.html To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: small coals, and the peacock following the hen

2012-08-17 Thread Anthony Robb
for 'Small Coals..' it was also popular with the same age group and I did some 2nds for the nimble-fingered to do. I've got it as a pdf which I can send down the wires to anyone interested. Best wishes Anthony From: DEREK LOFTHOUSE To: Matt Seattle Cc: ns

[NSP] Re: small coals, and the peacock following the hen

2012-08-14 Thread Anthony Robb
g which cut across all instruments (including pipes) in their part of the county. Hope this helps Best wishes Anthony From: DEREK LOFTHOUSE To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 14:36 Subject: [NSP] small coals, and the peacock following the hen I deci

[NSP] Re: NSP spotted on ebay UK

2012-02-16 Thread Anthony Robb
bit (hope my technical language if not too baffling). There is a good sample of various makers' keywork at the bottom of this page: [1]http://www.robbpipes.com/WindyGyleBand.html Hedworth made the ivory (G) chanter and it has absolutely typical Hedworth keys. As aye An

[NSP] TOTM

2012-02-09 Thread Anthony Robb
Hello all, Here's my offering. [1]http://youtu.be/sfiCRPct9vQ Warmest & best Anthony -- References 1. http://youtu.be/sfiCRPct9vQ To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] February TOTM

2012-02-01 Thread Anthony Robb
Hello All, John Dally has kindly invited me to choose the TOTM for February and it is: The Keelman Ower Land This tune has been a favourite since 1973 when (according to Johnny Handle) Carole & I gave its first public airing in years. It is still yielding up its secrets 38 years o

[NSP] Re: 4mm or 6mm staples

2011-11-27 Thread Anthony Robb
ly roll it with the blade to score it then carefully snap the piece off). It is also very easy to shape but be gentle with the metal former otherwise the edges of the staple end can be pushed outwards making it impossible to get a good seating for the cane slip(s). Hope this helps.

[NSP] Re: December TOTM

2011-11-23 Thread Anthony Robb
e: [2]http://www.robbpipes.com Happy piping to one and all Anthony From: John Dally To: NSP group Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 3:02 AM Subject: [NSP] December TOTM The obvious topic is tunes with a reference to the season (winter, soltice, Christmas, Hogmany, New Year).

[NSP] Re: From Ed Pickford - As Ah went doon by Alnwick toon

2011-11-19 Thread Anthony Robb
Not piping I know but a great tale. For people who do not know Ed's work he is a prolific, witty and thought-provoking song writer - 'Farewell Johnny Miner' & 'Ah Cud Hew' are just two of his. Here's a link for those interested. Cheers A

[NSP] Re: flat chanter in the middle

2011-11-17 Thread Anthony Robb
r but this would need more glue than putting it at the top of the hole which flattens it by a) slightly moving the hole down and b) making the hole smaller. This double whammy effect means less glue needed and (more often than not) bright tone preserved. Cheers Anthony -- To get on o

[NSP] Dots for 'The Primitives'

2011-10-30 Thread Anthony Robb
lbum as I could manage. This may be of general interest to pipers and not just those who want to play along to the disc. Just email me to get the folder. Best wishes Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Rachel's Scottische

2011-10-16 Thread Anthony Robb
For the benefit of dancers, callers and dance band members, I forgot to say the tune is great for the 'Ideal Schottische' and Pete's dots come complete with his seconds which really do make a tasty job of the whole piece. Cheers Anthony -- To get on or of

[NSP] TOTM (nearly)

2011-10-15 Thread Anthony Robb
e.com/watch?v=b--ny91Y0tM Pete is happy to supply dots in pdf form ([2]petecr...@btinternet.com). Cheers Anthony -- References 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b--ny91Y0tM 2. mailto:petecr...@btinternet.com To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dar

[NSP] TOTM (ulterior motive)

2011-10-10 Thread Anthony Robb
ese sales will allow me to stake a claim so to speak. As fellow pipers you can understand what it is to be smitten by a particular set and so might forgive any transgression. Anthony -- References 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAnjWROxmjc 2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-

[NSP] TOTM Hornpipe(s)

2011-09-30 Thread Anthony Robb
ed three of the drone reeds. The set has only been working fully for a couple of days but should get even better with more playing. According to Jack Armstrong they were made by Baty of Wark circa 1850. [1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shd_W9kzXpo Best wishes Anthony -- Referen

[NSP] Alice Burn & Emily Hoile

2011-09-13 Thread Anthony Robb
Some might be interested to know I sent a couple of tracks recorded recently by Emily & Alice down to Radio 3. The response has been very positive and as a result they will be playing on this week's 'In Tune' (Thurs 15 Sept. 16:30 - 18:30 local time). Anthony

[NSP] Re: Farewell to Whisky - Niel Gow

2011-09-13 Thread Anthony Robb
Hello Francis Can't help on that front but I'm told Jack Armstrong would launch into that tune when his glass was empty. Anthony --- On Tue, 13/9/11, Francis Wood wrote: From: Francis Wood Subject: [NSP] Farewell to Whisky - Niel Gow To: "NSP gr

[NSP] Re: Trivia

2011-08-07 Thread Anthony Robb
Hello Hilary - not if you do all 73 verses! Anthony --- On Sun, 7/8/11, Hilary Paton wrote: From: Hilary Paton Subject: [NSP] Re: Trivia To: "Dartmouth NPS" , "Francis Wood" Date: Sunday, 7 August, 2011, 10:03 Since she's

[NSP] Re: TOTM

2011-07-31 Thread Anthony Robb
is by listening, listening, listening then listening again - an approach instilled in me 37 years ago by John Doonan and corroborated only last night by Jimmy Little. I'm sure you have experience and knowledge to impart - it would be great if you shared it aurally and not just on paper.

[NSP] Re: TOTM/shameless plug

2011-07-31 Thread Anthony Robb
end goes on little g. This gives me a pair of drones e & A but the pipes don't sing as well like that, so although it's possible I rarely do it. It can be fun though and I might give it a whirl sometime soon. I'll keep you posted off list. Cheers Anthony --- On

[NSP] TOTM/shameless plug

2011-07-29 Thread Anthony Robb
l Hedworth called them). I did it primarily as a teaching resource (even though there are a few finger-busting favourites) but I've been persuaded to go for a proper production of it. Interested parties can go here to see what Stewart Hardy makes of it: [1]www.robbpipes.com Th

[NSP] Re: Shield's H'pipe

2011-07-15 Thread Anthony Robb
Hello Matt Lovely! --- On Fri, 15/7/11, Matt Seattle wrote: From: Matt Seattle Subject: [NSP] Re: Shield's H'pipe To: "NSP group" Date: Friday, 15 July, 2011, 12:42 Impressive, Francis. Now you've even uncovered where Shield has been Haydn for all t

[NSP] Re: Shield's H'pipe

2011-07-15 Thread Anthony Robb
versions instilled the plainer ones don't conjure up the images or memories and so the dots don't just add to the tune they are from that standpoint an essential part of their character. The variation in opinion/personal choice is possibly the strongest evidence for the

[NSP] Re: Shield's H'pipe

2011-07-15 Thread Anthony Robb
rious forms and is a cracking tune. Anthony --- On Thu, 14/7/11, Margaret Watchorn wrote: From: Margaret Watchorn Subject: [NSP] Re: Shield's H'pipe To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Date: Thursday, 14 July, 2011, 22:51 I spent some time with John Armstrong

[NSP] Re: Shield's H'pipe

2011-07-14 Thread Anthony Robb
By the way the sound clip of John A playing is the perfect antidote to the 'hell for leather' approach so prevalent with most (but thankfully not all) youngsters at the moment. Anthony --- On Thu, 14/7/11, Matt Seattle wrote: From: Matt Seattle Subject: [NSP] Re

[NSP] Re: Shield's H'pipe

2011-07-14 Thread Anthony Robb
Hello Matt I know what you mean but something has persuaded John Armstrong of C to call it Shield's. It is strange he should latch on to that as a staunch Northumbrian when Morpeth Rant would have claimed it as "one of ours". A mystery indeed! Anthony ---

[NSP] Shield's H'pipe

2011-07-14 Thread Anthony Robb
ing place and a useful device to differentiate him from the many other John Armstrongs who live along the borders. 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: Rants

2011-07-13 Thread Anthony Robb
a fascinating topic but one which my limited experience/knowledge does not equip me well for researching. Undoubtedly there will be unanswerable questions but people like your goodself might offer more accurate/likely ideas. Cheers Anthony --- On Tue, 12/7/11, Matt Seattle wro

[NSP] Rants

2011-07-12 Thread Anthony Robb
nte follows the Allemande, with which in its character it is strongly contrasted. This seems to tie in well with Vickers' 'The Cow's Courrant' Cheers Anthony PS This is the third time since 4 o clock yesterday that I've tried to send this. My computer te

[NSP] Re: Rants again

2011-07-11 Thread Anthony Robb
mbrian rant style I have in mind. When I said that rant steps could be done to jigs I should have added that they become more akin to pas be bas than rant. Cheers Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Rants again

2011-07-11 Thread Anthony Robb
ry definitions as it is possible to be. As aye Anthony --- On Mon, 11/7/11, Gibbons, John wrote: From: Gibbons, John Subject: [NSP] Re: Rants again To: "NSP group" Date: Monday, 11 July, 2011, 13:05 Why has this rant thread gone so quiet all last week

[NSP] TOTM for July

2011-07-04 Thread Anthony Robb
han it seems to have taken you. Congratulations! Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Ouch!

2011-07-03 Thread Anthony Robb
Apologies! I deleted the wrong email address there! Come back Barry, all is forgiven! Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Breaking a promise[off list]

2011-07-03 Thread Anthony Robb
more than happy to end it here. Best wishes Anthony --- On Sun, 3/7/11, Francis Wood wrote: From: Francis Wood Subject: [NSP] Re: Breaking a promise To: "Anthony Robb" Cc: "Dartmouth NPS" Date: Sunday, 3 July, 2011, 12:28 Dear Anth

[NSP] Breaking a promise

2011-07-03 Thread Anthony Robb
result of the editor retyping the whole piece and the inevitable slips which ensued. Perhaps some guidance for fitting in with 'the house style' might lessen the workload for contributor and editor in the future. Cheers Anthony --- On Fri, 1/7/11, barr...@nspipes.co.uk

[NSP] More Rants

2011-07-02 Thread Anthony Robb
speed (93bpm compared to the more usual 97bpm). The Far Frae Hame set was more up tempo at about 103 bpm which is getting towards a normal reel tempo. Perhaps this is because the first two tunes are from over the border? Anthony -- References 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX

[NSP] Anyone for a Rant?

2011-07-02 Thread Anthony Robb
igned over the intellectual property rights I'm advised can use my original version on my own site. As aye Anthony -- References 1. http://www.robbpipes.com/AnyoneForARant To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] July's Tune of the month

2011-07-01 Thread Anthony Robb
MOO91-o&feature=youtube_gdata As aye Anthony -- References 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IVoMOO91-o&feature=youtube_gdata To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Re:

2011-07-01 Thread Anthony Robb
o "A Bit Of a Rant" which rather missed the idea of an invitation to try them. Cheers and every good wish for some enjoyable music making, Anthony --- On Thu, 30/6/11, Gibbons, John wrote: From: Gibbons, John Subject: [NSP] Re: To: "nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu&

[NSP] Re: Tune of the Month, July, "Roxborough Castle"

2011-06-30 Thread Anthony Robb
--- On Thu, 30/6/11, Francis Wood wrote: Hello again, Anthony, One question arises over the issue of absorbing a regional musical accent: which side of the hill are we talking about? If the hill is big enough, the style will be pretty different. Northumberland is a huge county

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2011-06-30 Thread Anthony Robb
--- On Thu, 30/6/11, Francis Wood wrote: Hello Anthony, I don't think we disagree. At Stuart Hardy's musical altitude, I'm sure you're right. That's a level I can only admire but never approach. On a more basic level, playing the tune with a dotted rh

[NSP] Re: Tune of the Month, July, "Roxborough Castle"

2011-06-30 Thread Anthony Robb
rtainly a bit easier that the rant rhythm at 96 bpm. I wondering if other players on the list find the rant speed & rhythm a challenge? As for other comments I think you are spot on. Warmest & best Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://ww

[NSP] Re: Forbearance please

2011-06-22 Thread Anthony Robb
--- On Wed, 22/6/11, Matt Seattle wrote: OK Anthony, I won't discuss it, but how good to hear Mr Preston's Hornpipe, it suits the NSP very well IMO. Hello Matt Many thanks for putting us right on the name of the 2nd tune. I'll tell the lasses and make sure

[NSP] Forbearance please

2011-06-19 Thread Anthony Robb
of those who couldn't download the previous offering. [1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxh4GyR7XhA Hoping that no further discussion will ensue! Anthony -- References 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxh4GyR7XhA To get on or off this list see list infor

[NSP] Re: Ending tunes traditionally

2011-06-18 Thread Anthony Robb
d not be comfortable giving a definitive answer but hope this helps a bit. As my nana would often say, "just please your Bessie"! Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: The Dartmouth Competitions

2011-06-17 Thread Anthony Robb
--- On Fri, 17/6/11, Inky- Adrian wrote: Anthony, can you play the NSPs? Hello Adrian It all comes down to what is meant by 'play'. Given the wonderful diversity of humanity there are some people who will answer yes. When I first moved north in 1977 and got '

[NSP] Re: Trad.nsp vs Dartmouth

2011-06-16 Thread Anthony Robb
Hello Rick I have great difficulty with your implication that Billy Pigg was not a 'proper' piper. Best wishes Anthony --- On Thu, 16/6/11, Rick Damon wrote: From: Rick Damon Subject: [NSP] Re: Trad.nsp vs Dartmouth To: "John Dally&

[NSP] Dances

2011-06-01 Thread Anthony Robb
dgely certainly as late as 1985 that I witnessed. Mad happy days. I'm posting this because of interest in the previous one and I promise this will be the last on this list. Anthony [1]www.robbpipes.com/WillWillyTaylorDanceBit -- References 1. http://www.rob

[NSP] Link to Will & Willy

2011-05-29 Thread Anthony Robb
Sorry folks the link in my last email is broken. For anyone interested try this one. [1]www.robbpipes.com/WillWillyTalkHighBleakhope Cheers Anthony -- References 1. http://www.robbpipes.com/WillWillyTalkHighBleakhope To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] Pipes concerts etc.

2011-05-29 Thread Anthony Robb
be found here: [2]www.robbpipes.com/WillWillyHighBleakhope It's such a pity that this part of the tradition (which was in some ways a truer and longer tradition than the Clough one) is not only ignored but actively denied in some quarters. Anthony -- Referenc

[NSP] Re: new group

2011-05-24 Thread Anthony Robb
Are they rivalists as well as revivalists? --- On Mon, 23/5/11, Francis Wood wrote: From: Francis Wood Subject: [NSP] Re: new group To: "Mark Stayton" Cc: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Date: Monday, 23 May, 2011, 21:42 On 23 May 2011, at 21:28, Mark Stayton wrote:

[NSP] Re: whatever

2011-05-22 Thread Anthony Robb
taining if there's a grain of truth in them but just silly if not. If you haven't got the facts to hand just ask - I'm more than happy to keep in touch. Anthony --- On Sun, 22/5/11, inky-adrian wrote: From: inky-adrian Subject: [NSP] whatever To: "n

[NSP] Re: Alice Burn - hear Emily play

2011-05-21 Thread Anthony Robb
t member. If any one else with an extended-range chanter would like copies for some interesting finger/key exercise please contact me offlist. Cheers Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Alice Burn - hear Emily play

2011-05-21 Thread Anthony Robb
-- On Sat, 21/5/11, inky-adrian http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Alice Burn

2011-05-20 Thread Anthony Robb
--- On Fri, 20/5/11, Francis Wood wrote: Lovely item, Anthony! Got any more? Only the two they did on the CD. Emily arrived back from the States on Saturday but she has already started working on material for an album with Alice which we hope to start recording this summer

[NSP] Alice's Chanter

2011-05-20 Thread Anthony Robb
ted teaching her the school asked me to set specific technical exercises for her. The first one was Troy's Wedding in the (nominal) keys of D, C, G and A on her F chanter she was 11 years old at the time. When, after a couple of weeks, I said they're starting to come, she said

[NSP] Alice Burn

2011-05-19 Thread Anthony Robb
; Emily get up to when left to their own devices. Aplogies for overloads, I started my Edirol running and then totally neglected the levels - Emily's harp shook the living daylights out of it! [1]http://www.robbpipes.com/AliceEmily Cheers Anthony P.S. it was a grand night

[NSP] Various

2011-05-19 Thread Anthony Robb
hundreds of pounds in pipers wages to keep them in the popular domain this included a Tyneside Reid in the mid 19th century. I'm sure you will be able to discover more should you wish to delve. Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth

[NSP] Re: Cocks & Bryan Book for sale

2011-05-18 Thread Anthony Robb
all club such as Ellingham was in the thousands and lots of people were/are fanatical! Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: E major tune

2011-05-17 Thread Anthony Robb
a group of about 10 down to just her and Alice to really punch it along as a middle tune in a great set. Anthony --- On Tue, 17/5/11, Rick Damon wrote: From: Rick Damon Subject: Re: [NSP] Re: E major tune To: "Anthony Robb" Cc: "Dartmouth NPS"

[NSP] Re: E major tune

2011-05-17 Thread Anthony Robb
attachments of two versions in ABC from JC tune finder. Here's a link to ABC and sheetmusic formats: [1]http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/8853/comments Anthony To get on or off this list see list information at [2]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] E major tune

2011-05-17 Thread Anthony Robb
reel - but it fairly rocked along. Will keep you posted Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: even more on G and D

2011-05-17 Thread Anthony Robb
--- On Tue, 17/5/11, Dave Shaw wrote: Hi Anthony Any idea what the E major reel was? It would be fun to give it a go. Dave Hello Dave I'll try and find out - I noticed the different tonality and only asked what key it was in. Once I got the answer I did not purs

[NSP] Re: even more on G and D

2011-05-17 Thread Anthony Robb
On Tue, 17/5/11, inky-adrian wrote: Dear all, Who is this Allis thingy person? What are you on about, Anthony? E major..no! She can't do it-unless it's crap Adrian Hello Adrian I'm wonderting if you need to get out more? Alice Burn is a piper from

[NSP] Re: even more on G and D

2011-05-16 Thread Anthony Robb
r way. The owner(s) will get used to that design and, knowing your instruments, will enjoy every minute of the familiarisation process. Anthony --- On Tue, 10/5/11, Philip Gruar wrote: From: Philip Gruar Subject: [NSP] Re: even more on G and D To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu

[NSP] Pipe makers

2011-03-23 Thread Anthony Robb
; Cambridge Festival and so is not likely to be able to help out in the near future. As it seems that a set of pipes is needed fairly quickly the best plan would be to try out as many sets as possible on approval. I'd go with how well the instrument plays rather than who made

[NSP] Pitch

2011-02-09 Thread Anthony Robb
t 'F' chanters to play comfortably in various situations. As Francis rightly points out this is not essential but it does make the music-making a joy rather than an acievement. Cheers Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Tuning/pitch

2011-02-09 Thread Anthony Robb
the figures for Reid's scale length (say top g down to bottom D) and compare that with Ross/Nelson figures. Cheers Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Tuning/pitch

2011-02-08 Thread Anthony Robb
e of instruments in existence (perish the thought!). Perhaps we just need to accept the situation as it is and make the best of it. To be honest I find it all rather wonderful and challenging. Cheers Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Tuning

2011-02-07 Thread Anthony Robb
Hello Matt Yep, it's a 7 key chanter so no F nats. Also, it's a song and all of the singers I have backed (OK, there have only been 3 in 40 years!) prefer that key. And finally, as an instrumental it makes a loamishly lovely springboard to dive into P B's P. Ch

[NSP] Tuning

2011-02-07 Thread Anthony Robb
these differing situations where the nature of the tune being played asks for a different amount of attack. Can I add that these adjustments/observations hold true well after my pipes are well settled down, have had a good 30min play in and reached that alive, buzzing and and "up for

[NSP] Chanter tuning

2011-02-07 Thread Anthony Robb
Christopher Birch wrote recently: I don't know exactly how flat A = 398 is but it can't be very far off F+, given that A = 392 would correspond to concert G. I wonder if Anthony would agree therefore that since lots of the notes are sharp, a good starting point would

[NSP] Chanter Tuning

2011-02-06 Thread Anthony Robb
rleigh, Gruar, Hedworth, Nelson and Ross) and nowt but my own lugs as final arbiter. Good Luck Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Shellac

2011-01-16 Thread Anthony Robb
What a lovely thought, Philip. Thanks too for the warnings about possible pitfalls with the flake shellac method. By and large it works really well but there be problems if the soldering iron hasn't reached max temp. Anthony --- On Sat, 15/1/11, Philip Gruar wrote:

[NSP] Re: Shellac

2011-01-15 Thread Anthony Robb
lac between pad and key in situ on the chanter and then gentle pressing a hot soldering iron on the key until the molten shellac reaches the edges of the key (easily observed) seems to work well. It also heat forms the pad to seal nicely with any minor irregularities in the chanter seat

[NSP] Re: rotting of the cotton threads

2011-01-14 Thread Anthony Robb
much free oleic acid in it, which is important as far as pipes maintenance is concerned. Also (at risk of starting off another debate) Ian Corrigan recommends silicone grease in place of vaseline. Thoughts? As aye Anthony --- On Fri, 14/1/11, Julia Say wrote: From: Juli

[NSP] Re: [nsp] re-conditioning ...

2011-01-14 Thread Anthony Robb
very kittle business. Anthony --- On Fri, 14/1/11, Julia Say wrote: From: Julia Say Subject: [NSP] Re: [nsp] re-conditioning ... To: "'Northumbrian Small Pipes'" Date: Friday, 14 January, 2011, 14:33 On 14 Jan 2011, Bo Albrechtsen wrote: >

[NSP] Oops

2011-01-14 Thread Anthony Robb
not too viscious .. neither too viscous or too viscous AARRHHGGG! -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: [nsp] re-conditioning ...

2011-01-14 Thread Anthony Robb
l and sonic delight so I'm very happy to take his word on this. Anthony --- On Fri, 14/1/11, Mike Dixon wrote: From: Mike Dixon Subject: [NSP] Re: [nsp] re-conditioning ... To: "'Northumbrian Small Pipes'" Date: Friday, 14 January, 2011, 11:

[NSP] Drone reeds

2011-01-14 Thread Anthony Robb
n the Plateau of Stability - I really warm to that phrase. Please regard these these ideas as complementary therapy to John's excellent advice not a challenge to it. As aye Anthony On 12 Jan 2011, at 01:11, John Liestman wrote: > Francis, you must have the earlier

[NSP] Drink To Me Only

2011-01-10 Thread Anthony Robb
inding our way around the chanter by the singing/listening process mentioned recently by John G. Drones weren't involved so it clearly served an important second purpose. Cheers Anthony --- On Sun, 9/1/11, Julia Say wrote: From: Julia Say Subject: [NSP] Re: Into

[NSP] Re: Doublin' (Keenan & Glackin)

2011-01-08 Thread Anthony Robb
have 3 "F" chanters myself to cater for various circumstances. This is not an option for many punters, hence my pragmatic (some would say draconian) approach. Cheers Anthony --- On Sat, 8/1/11, gibbonssoi...@aol.com wrote: From: gibbonssoi...@aol.com Subjec

[NSP] Re: Doublin' (Keenan & Glackin)

2011-01-08 Thread Anthony Robb
Matt Absolutely! Anthony --- On Sat, 8/1/11, Matt Seattle wrote: From: Matt Seattle Subject: [NSP] Re: Doublin' (Keenan & Glackin) To: "Anthony Robb" Cc: "nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu" Date: Saturday, 8 January, 2011, 11:10 On

[NSP] Re: Doublin' (Keenan & Glackin)

2011-01-08 Thread Anthony Robb
of having a group of pipers playing/performing pipe tunes without drones but I would limit drone use in the interests of a pleasing drone hum (bees rather than angry wasps). And yes, this generally pleases others in the room too. (Thanks JG for making that point) Cheers Anthony

[NSP] Re: Doublin' (Keenan & Glackin)

2011-01-07 Thread Anthony Robb
And I love the Glackin & Keenan record too, I haven't heard it for ages but it used to really fire me up, it has The Juice. (Matt) And at 8.99 GBP surely the best value music CD online this year!! Anthony PS John G is a sharp as a broken pisspot (as we say up/down

[NSP] Doublin' (Keenan & Glackin)

2011-01-07 Thread Anthony Robb
music can be. It also my favourity version of Paddy Keenan playing the Bucks of Oranmore, which is heart stopping. Pure music - great for learning tunes from, or convincing doubters how good the music can be. Not my words but exactly my sentiments. Cheers Anthony -- References

[NSP] Re: Drone Tuning

2011-01-07 Thread Anthony Robb
drones on during a piece is to start on a droneless set and then bring in a set with drones. As I realise not every one's cup of tea but it butters my parsnip and, of course, there has to be at least two of you. Anthony --- On Fri, 7/1/11, Gibbons, John wrote: From: Gibbons,

[NSP] Re: Concertina Tuning

2011-01-07 Thread Anthony Robb
music. This is true even in the most surprising quarters i.e. modern recordings where retakes could be done fairly easily to correct this. Yes drones are wonderful and powerful but this power can also be, and all too often is, destructive. Anthony --- On Fri, 7/1/11, Gibbons, John wr

[NSP] Re: Concertina Tuning

2011-01-07 Thread Anthony Robb
their crystalline punchiness to the mix just because they have to be droneless? Cheers Anthony --- On Thu, 6/1/11, Gibbons, John wrote: From: Gibbons, John Subject: RE: [NSP] Re: Concertina Tuning To: "Anthony Robb" , "nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu" , &

[NSP] Re: Concertina Tuning

2011-01-06 Thread Anthony Robb
ears, try all the options and go with what works for you. Others may not like it but at least you'll be pleasing the most important person in this whole process, namely yourself. Which is I would argue is the main purpose of traditional music. Cheers Anthony --- On Thu,

[NSP] The Crooked Bawbee

2010-12-22 Thread Anthony Robb
One thing I would like to mention w.r.t. this tune is watch out for the Scotchy snaps in bars 29, 30 & 31. The one in bar 28 is nice but the rest over egg the pudding for me and could be near disastrous if you were doing the tune in waltz style! Cheers Anthony -- To ge

[NSP] Re: technique etcetera

2010-12-22 Thread Anthony Robb
Helen, Good choice for a starter. The beauty with that tune is it can be tried: a) as a very free air, b) steady waltz, c) faster "Circle Waltz", to keep interest up. Cheers Anthony --- On Wed, 22/12/10, Helen Capes wrote: From: Helen Capes Subject

[NSP] Technique (etc)

2010-12-22 Thread Anthony Robb
"Banjo Breakdown". This is excellent finger exercise and accessible enough to get beyond the dots quickly. It went down well at Killington this year and again I can send the dots if anyone wants them. Cheers Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Doubleday

2010-12-21 Thread Anthony Robb
ially, a huge chunk of time. Warmest & best Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Slurs

2010-12-21 Thread Anthony Robb
From John Gibbons "or the horrible slurred playing some people go in for" I take it this is a very different thing to the slurs in Chris Ormston's "Blackbird"? Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dart

[NSP] Anthony Robb

2010-12-21 Thread Anthony Robb
Yesterday John Gibbons wrote: Is 'the NSP don't move Anthony as much as the fiddle does', a sentence about the NSP or about Anthony? He has now explained that this is his own paraphrase based on something I wrote about one particular tune played by two top rank

[NSP] Pipes & Fiddles

2010-12-20 Thread Anthony Robb
Today John Gibbons wrote: Is 'the NSP don't move Anthony as much as the fiddle does', a sentence about the NSP or about Anthony? The answer has to be it's about both. My question is where did the sentence come from? Definitely not the email you are replying

[NSP] Doubleday Post Script and retraction

2010-12-20 Thread Anthony Robb
eir cost to the likes of the Cloughs and others who knew what to do with them. Pure speculation and merely the result of my own "digestion" of the piece so proper research could well prove me wrong. It would, nevertheless, be a lovely and fitting end to the tale.

[NSP] Re: Doubleday

2010-12-19 Thread Anthony Robb
Anthony, go wash your mouth out with soap!! Helen This has been a rather strange discussion. We recently saw an attempt to summarise what Doubleday was saying that only got as far as his preamble, overlooked the clues in words like "power" and "bril

[NSP] Re: WHW

2010-12-19 Thread Anthony Robb
rther marvel at Billy's genius! Cheers Anthony --- On Sun, 19/12/10, Gibbons, John wrote: From: Gibbons, John Subject: [NSP] Re: WHW To: "NSP group" Date: Sunday, 19 December, 2010, 15:47 I'd heard NSP before - including Billy's TV

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