[NSP] Re: NSP

2010-01-06 Thread Anthony Robb
Thanks for that Tim most interesting! It was the Jamie Allan connection I had in mind - he must have been playing & thieving in this neck of the woods to end up in Durham jail! Cheers Anthony --- On Wed, 6/1/10, tim rolls BT wrote: From: tim rolls BT Sub

[NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads

2010-01-12 Thread Anthony Robb
I still use olive oil and if you play everyday it doesn't get the chance to stick the pads down. The other point is that I associate that gentle beautiful smell with my early, heavenly (gone eathwards ever since) experiences of piping! Each to his own I guess. As aye Anthon

[NSP] Jimmy Little CD

2010-01-19 Thread Anthony Robb
if enough people are interested. I know some people reading this will have already got their hands on some copies from Jimmy last night but for those further afield just let me know how quickly you'd like them. Cheers & happy piping Anthony -- To get on or off this list s

[NSP] How does It Gan?

2010-01-19 Thread Anthony Robb
Dear All Jimmy Little's Cd now on sale at [1]http://robbpipes.com/HowDoesItGan.html Cheers Anthony -- References 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] NOT PIPING!

2010-01-21 Thread Anthony Robb
has bugged me to such an extent I even missed the launch date for Jimmy's CD (no multi-tasking from yours truly!!). Anyone suggesting ideas that prove helpful will receive a copy of this feel-good album as a token of gratitude. Many thanks Anthony -- To get on or off thi

[NSP] Not Piping

2010-01-21 Thread Anthony Robb
ea on hold for a month or two!! Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Jimmy Little

2010-01-26 Thread Anthony Robb
flung bretheren on an even playing field with the locals we have now scrubbed all shipping charges for the CD (see: [1]http://robbpipes.com/HowDoesItGan.html) Cheers Anthony -- References 1. http://robbpipes.com/HowDoesItGan.html To get on or off this list see list informati

[NSP] Re: bag shape

2010-01-27 Thread Anthony Robb
What a fascinating thread! The problem I see with an inverted bag is getting the chanter stock airtight in what amounts to a ridgy hole. It's bad enough with a nice soft bag with the seam on the outside and the usual leather wedges. I hate to admit it but the slightly deeper, shorte

[NSP] Re: bag shape

2010-01-27 Thread Anthony Robb
Thanks Francis - lovely stuff - it brightened a very grey morning!! Anthony --- On Wed, 27/1/10, Francis Wood wrote: From: Francis Wood Subject: [NSP] Re: bag shape To: "Anthony Robb" Cc: "Nsplist NPS" Date: Wednesday, 27 January, 2010

[NSP] Bag position

2010-01-27 Thread Anthony Robb
/3 to3/4 of the forearm can't be in bag contact. As long as the left wrist is well free of the bag things will be fine. 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: Mr. Bewick, Rats and Inverted Bags

2010-01-28 Thread Anthony Robb
This just gets better and better! Thanks to all for their contributions. Cheers Anthony --- On Thu, 28/1/10, Francis Wood wrote: From: Francis Wood Subject: [NSP] Mr. Bewick, Rats and Inverted Bags To: "Dartmouth NPS" Date: Thursday, 28 January, 2

[NSP] D drills etc

2010-01-30 Thread Anthony Robb
t active in lending our D drills but that Colin did on an ad hoc basis to fellow enthusiasts. 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: NSP Bellows

2010-02-03 Thread Anthony Robb
cheeks together. If airtight it's just the clack-valve at fault and that's easily remedied. If there's still a leak you've got bigger problems! Hopes this makes sense. Cheers Anthony --- On Wed, 3/2/10, colin wrote: From: colin Subject: [NSP] Re:

[NSP] Re: Gaelic Pronunciation

2010-02-05 Thread Anthony Robb
OK so it doesn't butter your parsnip! Perhaps the easiest answer is to press the stop button instead of letting it bother you! Cheers Anthony --- On Fri, 5/2/10, Paul Gretton wrote: From: Paul Gretton Subject: [NSP] Re: Gaelic Pronunciation To

[NSP] Re: Gaelic Pronunciation

2010-02-05 Thread Anthony Robb
Since when did gratuitous nastiness become discussion? There are polite/witty ways of giving an opinion. Being cruelly revolting about a piece that truly speaks to someone else is childish. Anthony --- On Fri, 5/2/10, Paul Gretton wrote: From: Paul Gretton Subject

[NSP] Re: Gaelic Pronunciation

2010-02-05 Thread Anthony Robb
ou move on from your prejudices against trained singers and listen to the whole story of the piece which seems to be more Lieder than Folk. We don't want to know if it makes you sick!! As aye Anthony -- On Fri, 5/2/10, Paul Gretton wrote: From: Paul Gretton Subjec

[NSP] Pipes and other instruments

2010-02-08 Thread Anthony Robb
Whoever it was it does seem that mixed pipe duets was fairly well established by the time of the competitions mentioned (50s). 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: NSP duet with other instruments

2010-02-09 Thread Anthony Robb
Mike he regarded it as important to get out there and play. Very early on in my Mount Hooley days he told me, " if you've been given a talent it's your duty to share it". Well put methinks. Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Fidola?

2010-02-09 Thread Anthony Robb
the arrangement is not robust. To call it a viola might lead to problems with the Trade Descriptions Act! Cheers Anthony --- On Mon, 8/2/10, christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu wrote: From: christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu Subject: [NSP] Re: NSP duet with other

[NSP] Re: Sliabh na m'bhan (was Gaelic Pronunciation)

2010-02-09 Thread Anthony Robb
ey didn't get a return gig! As Jimmy Little said recently, "to really know about our music you have to live amongst it"! 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] Strings etc

2010-02-10 Thread Anthony Robb
about -L-20 is those days. No wonder they didn't take kindly to being tuned down! Cheers Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Clarification

2010-02-11 Thread Anthony Robb
from waltz time to 4/4 and includes some rather giveaway C#s, does little to further its traditional credentials. To say the piece is sean nA^3s is like saying The Blaydon Races is a Border Ballad. As aye Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list informati

[NSP] Cases Bill Hedworth

2010-02-17 Thread Anthony Robb
, was a silver chalice for the General Hospital Chapel which he made from sliver reclaimed from old X-ray plates!! He was a fascinating guy and enriched the lives of all who knew him. Thank you to contributors for stirring up some wonderful memories. As aye Anthony -- To get

[NSP] Squeaks

2010-03-18 Thread Anthony Robb
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] Reeds

2010-03-18 Thread Anthony Robb
ed tenacity)! These days I snap lifeless reeds to stop me wasting time on them. Perhaps we should start a free bank of working reeds that "aren't really there" for enthusiastic, would-be makers to mess around with? As aye Anthony -- To get on or off this list se

[NSP] Cut & Dry Pipes

2010-03-23 Thread Anthony Robb
they can find a couple of photos at: [1]http://www.robbpipes.com/CUT-DRY-PIPES As aye Anthony -- References 1. http://www.robbpipes.com/CUT-DRY-PIPES To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re Jack Dodd

2010-04-07 Thread Anthony Robb
you'd do well to ask also about hers! 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] Wheelie cases

2010-04-10 Thread Anthony Robb
ition the reed accurately if it is removed for bore-cleaning etc. The wax isteself can of course be removed easily at will. As aye Anthony P.S. My Samsonite wheelie cabin trolley is a brilliant piece of kit. It can take three sets of pipes and has a zipped membrane right across the

[NSP] Transposing

2010-04-10 Thread Anthony Robb
the audience and their level of understanding and knowledge of the pieces presented. Having said that, novelty pieces can have their place in a long programme. 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] The Dark Island

2010-04-11 Thread Anthony Robb
ad been adapted, is now widely accepted as a mistake. 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] The Dark Island

2010-04-11 Thread Anthony Robb
s over the years. Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Smallpipes Simulator

2010-04-20 Thread Anthony Robb
vide under-arm pressure sensitive pads to simulate this main difficulty but until they are available perhaps a more accurate description would be in order? 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: Smallpipes Simulator

2010-04-20 Thread Anthony Robb
er a couple of hours of pure frustration at not being able to hold a steady note! Cheers Anthony --- On Tue, 20/4/10, Dave S wrote: From: Dave S Subject: [NSP] Re: Smallpipes Simulator To: "Anthony Robb" , "Dartmouth nsp list N.P.S. site"

[NSP] Re: Smallpipes Simulator

2010-04-20 Thread Anthony Robb
1975. He reckoned it was one of the most moving and beautiful things he had heard. His opinion knocked me backwards and made me re-evaluate my ideas on piping and traditional music in general. As aye Anthony --- On Tue, 20/4/10, christopher.bi...@ec.europa.eu wrote

[NSP] Errata

2010-04-20 Thread Anthony Robb
1) Cut & Dry Dolly was recorded in '74 and released in '75. 2) More accurately, "Nellie o' Bob's o't' Crowtrees". OOPS! Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Oiling

2010-06-01 Thread Anthony Robb
I don't oil the bore but do oil the thread/cork on the standing part of the drone, I also drop oil onto the thread of the plunger (every 6 months or so) to keep it soft and airtight. Some of this might well spread to the bore. Cheers Anthony --- On Sat, 29/5/10, nei

[NSP] Windy Gyle

2010-06-02 Thread Anthony Robb
realised that I had rather a lot to learn!! Windy Gyle itself is, of course the very big lump right at the top. Anthony -- References 1. http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/images/userImages/misc/wallpaper/1024x768.jpg To get on or off this list see list info

[NSP] Re: Parnell's March

2010-06-07 Thread Anthony Robb
groove, sing the tune in their head and decide on decoration and emphasis all at the same time in order that our imperfect nomenclature can't do the nasty on us. Anthony --- On Mon, 7/6/10, Gibbons, John wrote: From: Gibbons, John Subject: [NSP] Re: Parnell'

[NSP] Re: Parnell's March

2010-06-08 Thread Anthony Robb
like Sophy Ball's mum (among others) who visited and notated some of their tunes but they themselves never referred to dots. When Willie T. had a new tune to share he'd either play it himself or get his well-used cassette player out to pass it on. Anthony --- On Tue, 8/6/10,

[NSP] Kirk's Hornpipe

2010-06-22 Thread Anthony Robb
27;s guest appearance at The Farriers Arms, Shilbottle on July 14th. Here's the link. [1]http://www.robbpipes.com/JimmyLittleKirksHornpipe As aye Anthony -- References 1. http://www.robbpipes.com/JimmyLittleKirksHornpipe To get on or off this list see list information a

[NSP] Re: la Grande Chaine

2010-07-08 Thread Anthony Robb
Hello Shiela La Grande Chaine, also in the first vol of The Portland Collection where Clyde Curley describes it as a French Canadian Reel learnt by Sue Songer and Lanny Martin from "Footloose", a band from North Carolina. Anthony --- On Thu, 8/7/10, bri...@aol.

[NSP] Re: Reeds

2010-07-09 Thread Anthony Robb
ne or two that I'd be happy to send if you send me your address. Perhaps other would be recipients could post their addresses on the list for other reed makers to respond to in turn? As aye Anthony --- On Fri, 9/7/10, neihutch...@yahoo.com wrote: From: neihutch...

[NSP] Re: Reeds

2010-07-09 Thread Anthony Robb
way in to those who want to learn about reed adjustment before they move on to reed making so the offer still holds. Cheers Anthony 9/7/10, Francis Wood wrote: From: Francis Wood Subject: [NSP] Re: Reeds To: "Anthony Robb" Cc: "Dartmouth NPS"

[NSP] Re: Reeds

2010-07-10 Thread Anthony Robb
which are equidistant from the nodes, so that's why the south/north suggestion arose. As aye Anthony --- On Fri, 9/7/10, bri...@aol.com wrote: From: bri...@aol.com Subject: [NSP] Re: Reeds To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Date: Friday, 9 July, 2010, 20:12 I

[NSP] Re: Sweet & Salt Water tune collection

2010-07-10 Thread Anthony Robb
Hear! Hear! --- On Sat, 10/7/10, John Dally wrote: From: John Dally Subject: [NSP] Sweet & Salt Water tune collection To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Date: Saturday, 10 July, 2010, 18:09 Margaret Watchorn's new collection of tunes just arrived in the mail. It's a wonde

[NSP] Re: Competitions

2010-09-08 Thread Anthony Robb
ned down fiddles can read directly) and also (on separate sheets) with pipes lines in accepted pitch and other lines transposed accordingly. Hope this helps. Best wishes Anthony --- On Wed, 8/9/10, bri...@aol.com wrote: From: bri...@aol.com Subject: [NSP]

[NSP] Cymbal

2010-10-31 Thread Anthony Robb
Can't help with the tunes I'm afraid but it might be that the instrument she calls the "cymbal" is in fact the cimbalom. [1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimbalom. Good luck with your quest. Cheers Anthony -- References 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimbalom

[NSP] Re: Recommended new recordings and books

2010-11-02 Thread Anthony Robb
h was kind enough to suggest that the CD name "Force 6" should be "Force 9", so thank you Richard for the subtitle! Cheers Anthony --- On Tue, 2/11/10, Matt Seattle wrote: From: Matt Seattle Subject: [NSP] Re: Recommended new recordings and books

[NSP] Re: Where hast though been all the night?

2010-11-04 Thread Anthony Robb
I third that but would it be even more wonderful if some clever person (I think all three of you have the skills) to put it all done as a living piece of music somewhere for all to hear? Anthony PS Of course they would have to remember to use an universally accessible format not

[NSP] Re: Where hast thou been all the night?

2010-11-05 Thread Anthony Robb
diacy would be lost but it would be a wonderful resource once the discussion was over. Cheers Anthony --- On Fri, 5/11/10, Julia Say wrote: From: Julia Say Subject: [NSP] Re: Where hast thou been all the night? To: "NSP group" , "Gibbons, John"

[NSP] Re: Where hast thou been all the night?

2010-11-06 Thread Anthony Robb
ciate the beauty behind the dots. We now have the technology to send this vital spark of the music around the globe. Wouldn't it be a great idea for musicians to use it? As aye Anthony --- On Fri, 5/11/10, Colin wrote: From: Colin Subject: [NSP] Re: Where hast tho

[NSP] Slowing down tunes

2010-11-06 Thread Anthony Robb
being useful too, it's certainly better than nowt! Cheers Anthony -- References 1. mailto:b...@pennywhistle.com 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'

2010-11-11 Thread Anthony Robb
y 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

[NSP] Many Thanks

2010-11-17 Thread Anthony Robb
so freely and generously shared. 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] Clough Stuff

2010-11-27 Thread Anthony Robb
discussion of "Silver Threads Among the Gold" I wonder? Cheers Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Tempo

2010-12-10 Thread Anthony Robb
cottish dancing) guideline tempo, for reels, of 116 bpm has been lowered to 106 bpm to give the dancers time to make more of the steps. 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] Clogging

2010-12-11 Thread Anthony Robb
Here's a link to a snippet of tonight's programme on clogging. [1]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11930757 Cheers Anthony -- References 1. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11930757 To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu

[NSP] Clip

2010-12-11 Thread Anthony Robb
6 with their music) playing fiddle along with Alistair Anderson's concertina for the clogging. Laura Connolly might be better known to people as Laura Thirkell. Cheers Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] TV

2010-12-11 Thread Anthony Robb
'm sure if the pipes were easier to mic up in the open Paul would have used them instead of fiddle. Nevertheless, it was a really uplifting programme. Anthony -- References 1. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00wmy5q/Come_Clog_Dancing_Treasures_of_English_Folk_Dance/ T

[NSP] Re: TV

2010-12-12 Thread Anthony Robb
Thanks Rob, that looks just the job! Anthony --- On Sun, 12/12/10, Rob Say wrote: From: Rob Say Subject: [NSP] Re: TV To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Date: Sunday, 12 December, 2010, 9:20 Morning - I have heard of a thing called Expat Shield: [1]http

[NSP] Re: a key question for NSPipers

2010-12-14 Thread Anthony Robb
tunes. There's a very good chance it will be the instrument for which the tune was made in the first place. I know this is a very personal (and very unpopular) opinion but I can assure people that I am not alone in this. Cheers Anthony John Dally Subject: [NSP] a

[NSP] Re: a key question for NSPipers

2010-12-14 Thread Anthony Robb
s the hole would have to be cut into the reed staple itself. Ouch!! When a high C# comes in a tune I play middle C# and it's not too bad. Anthony --- On Tue, 14/12/10, John Dally wrote: From: John Dally Subject: [NSP] Re: a key question for NSPipers To: barr...@nsp

[NSP] 7 keys

2010-12-16 Thread Anthony Robb
ys (she would be about 13) and she said, "Anthony what you're saying is that I need to put in another twenty hours at least on that tune". That's Alice for you! My comments were directed more towards us ordinary mortals who do not have the luxury of that much time

[NSP] Re: key question

2010-12-17 Thread Anthony Robb
Hello Tim Wonderful stuff! Discuss? I'll have to print off, re-read (probably several times) and inwardly digest it first. It has, however, already given me a warm glow which more than compensates for the sub -zero temperature outside. Cheers Anthony -- To g

[NSP] Doubleday

2010-12-17 Thread Anthony Robb
my challenge Find me any recording of any fiddle piece played by someone of Chris Ormston's talent i.e a top notch fiddle player and convince me it is not at a different level of musical expression compared to the same piece played on pipes. As aye Anthony -- To get on

[NSP] Doubleday

2010-12-17 Thread Anthony Robb
e world is another. 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] Doubleday

2010-12-17 Thread Anthony Robb
Hello Colin and Richard I agree with much you say. I like the comparison with apples and potatoes. But that is exactly what Doubleday is saying: 'don't try and make chips with apples or apple crumble with potatoes'. Cheers Anthony -- To get on or off thi

[NSP] Re: Doubleday

2010-12-18 Thread Anthony Robb
its appeal. I also had the misfortune to hear the embarrassingly unsuccessful attempt at trying to play two lovely Northumbrian Rants after it. So, it's apologies all round for the rubbish perpetrated in the name of piping by yours truly during the years '85-'05

[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

[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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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: 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] 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: 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] 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

2011-01-07 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: 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] 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: 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] 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)

2011-01-08 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
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] 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] 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] 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] 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
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] 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: 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: 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] 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] 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] 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] 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/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

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