peter mcelligott Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 In browsing through "1000 Fiddle Tunes", M.M.Cole Publishing Co., there are a number of tunes identified as clogs. These don't appear to be what I'd consider traditional Appalachian tunes, in fact many are labeled as "Lancashire Clogs", and are quite ornate in structure. Rhythmically they appear similar to hornpipes. Can anyone enlighten me, particularly as to what might be an appropriate tempo? Pete McElligott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I don't know the book, but I would hazard a guess that you should play them at about hornpipe tempo. Solo Lancashire clog (as opposed to Lancashire clog morris) is a step dance not dissimilar to tap (Fred Astaire's tap dance tutor was a former Lancashire clog champion - not many people know that) and is frequently danced to hornpipes like Boys of Blue Hill. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 (edited) "Lancashire Clog" was a form of dance popular throughout the English-speaking world, popularised by professional dancers such as the Music-Hall great, and Champion Clog Dancer of the World, Dan Leno. Even the young Charlie Chaplin started his career as a clog dancer. Edited March 23, 2004 by Stephen Chambers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 "Where is Dan Leno now, where is good old Dan?". He died in a lunatic asylum; last words, "Is that clock right?", "Yes", "Then what's it doing in here then?". A life that well repays study. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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