I don't think she learned it on the fly. It looked more like she was thinking that they were going into something else, and it took her a sec to figure out what he was playing.
Not only did they switch from a jig to a reel, he played the beginning of the tune pretty differently than it would normally go. I would be inclined to think that he was trying to go into something else, and ended up in Tuttles. (Thus her little smile there...)
Learning on the fly
Learning on the fly
It looks to me as though Niamh Ni Charra is learning the last tune on the fly here. If so, it's pretty impressive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN9bpZDz590
# Posted on November 11th 2011 by gam
Re: Learning on the fly
I think she's great and a lovely person.
Good on the concertina too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJlEhO809WQ&feature=related
Sadly, some people have chosen to give her a hard time on this site on previous occasions.
# Posted on November 11th 2011 by Johnny Jay
Re: Learning on the fly
Thanks for posting that, Gam.
Wonderful banjo playing, and good job on the fiddle from Ms. Ni Charra.
"give her a hard time"
What were they picking on her about, John?
It sounds like she can play traditonal, and she has, allegedly, some fine credentials in that department as a performer and as a teacher.
What, then?
# Posted on November 11th 2011 by Piece
Re: Learning on the fly
Name of the reel?
Thanx.
# Posted on November 11th 2011 by Piece
Re: Learning on the fly
Piece,
You should know as you defended her strongly here..
http://www.thesession.org/discussions/display/19743
It was just a bit of the "green eyed monster" as far as some of her detractors were concerned, I'm quite sure.
# Posted on November 11th 2011 by Johnny Jay
Re: Learning on the fly
Tuttle's
# Posted on November 11th 2011 by SmashTheWindows
Re: Learning on the fly
I don't think she learned it on the fly. It looked more like she was thinking that they were going into something else, and it took her a sec to figure out what he was playing.
# Posted on November 11th 2011 by Reverend
Re: Learning on the fly
Not only did they switch from a jig to a reel, he played the beginning of the tune pretty differently than it would normally go. I would be inclined to think that he was trying to go into something else, and ended up in Tuttles. (Thus her little smile there...)
That's good stuff, though!
# Posted on November 11th 2011 by Reverend
Re: Learning on the fly
She's just paying very close attention.
# Posted on November 11th 2011 by Dragut Reis
Re: Learning on the fly
She was probably doing what i was doing....thinking .....is he playing The Road to Lisdoonvarna, cos' the first part sounded like it..........!
# Posted on November 11th 2011 by Free Reed
Re: Learning on the fly
John J:
Ah, yes - HER.
I maintain my view - good stuff, and she plays what she likes. Cool.
I am glad I apparently do not need to double-check my values.
So, if elected, I shall stand by my promises made on the campaign trail. Please donate generously, November is coming.
Remember:
Vote "Piece".
That's all we really want.
# Posted on November 11th 2011 by Piece
Re: Learning on the fly
traditonal - I like the sound of that, Piece !
# Posted on November 19th 2011 by geoffwright