Hmm. The tune is so well-known that you commonly hear any number of different ways of playing it. I don't know what you think the "standard" way of playing the end of the tune is, so it's impossible to suggest what any given variation might be.
Can I suggest that you keep trying to figure it out yourself? When you can, you'll probably be ready to play it. If this doesn't satisfy you, let us know the exact passage in question and I or others could suggest a few variations for you.
(Although learning other people's variations is a bit of a laborious approach, it's probably the only way to develop the understanding you need to create your own.)
Oh, Brother Steve! Nothing wrong with a bit of slavish imitation! Don't you think we should develop our understanding by respectfully discovering what the 'greats' have done before us (and even our contemporary masters)?
biniobraz, you should check out a program called "The Amazing Slow Downer". It's been talked about before, and it's highly recommended.
Don't you think we should develop our understanding by respectfully discovering what the 'greats' have done before us (and even our contemporary masters)?
Of course I do. I wasn't saying anything different, actually. It's only the idea of slavishly "learning variations" and then trotting them out religiously every time you play the tune that I find a bore. Sorry for not expressing myself more clearly.
No worries. But it is an interesing point don't you think? I do admit that religiously playing stock variations doesn't strike me as a being a bad thing, but I suppose I don't care for the same variation being played over and over again; so much so that the word 'variation' loses it's meaning.
Still, what you posted is a good reminder that we should be able to extemporise within the traditional framework. Good stuff!
Variation Ships are sailing
Variation Ships are sailing
Hello,
There is a common variation at the end of the reel " ships are sailing", but it's two fast to understand.
Anybody can help me ?
Thanks
# Posted on November 7th 2002 by Mandolman
Re: Variation Ships are sailing
Hmm. The tune is so well-known that you commonly hear any number of different ways of playing it. I don't know what you think the "standard" way of playing the end of the tune is, so it's impossible to suggest what any given variation might be.
Can I suggest that you keep trying to figure it out yourself? When you can, you'll probably be ready to play it. If this doesn't satisfy you, let us know the exact passage in question and I or others could suggest a few variations for you.
(Although learning other people's variations is a bit of a laborious approach, it's probably the only way to develop the understanding you need to create your own.)
# Posted on November 11th 2002 by Jeeves Tones
Re: Variation Ships are sailing
Oh, Brother Steve! Nothing wrong with a bit of slavish imitation! Don't you think we should develop our understanding by respectfully discovering what the 'greats' have done before us (and even our contemporary masters)?
biniobraz, you should check out a program called "The Amazing Slow Downer". It's been talked about before, and it's highly recommended.
# Posted on November 11th 2002 by Caoimghgin
Re: Variation Ships are sailing
Thank you very much Caoi mghgin.
It's a wonderful idea
Brother Steve, the standard tune it's on www.thesession.org, of course.
Since i've got it, i'll post the variation.
# Posted on November 12th 2002 by Mandolman
Re: Variation Ships are sailing
Don't you think we should develop our understanding by respectfully discovering what the 'greats' have done before us (and even our contemporary masters)?
Of course I do. I wasn't saying anything different, actually. It's only the idea of slavishly "learning variations" and then trotting them out religiously every time you play the tune that I find a bore. Sorry for not expressing myself more clearly.
# Posted on November 12th 2002 by Jeeves Tones
Re: Variation Ships are sailing
No worries. But it is an interesing point don't you think? I do admit that religiously playing stock variations doesn't strike me as a being a bad thing, but I suppose I don't care for the same variation being played over and over again; so much so that the word 'variation' loses it's meaning.
Still, what you posted is a good reminder that we should be able to extemporise within the traditional framework. Good stuff!
# Posted on November 12th 2002 by Caoimghgin