Gary Chapin Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 The subtleties of French dance rhythms can be tricky. Chris Ryall made a collection of video field recordings of different dance types at Embraud last year. I've begun posting these: http://accordeonaire.blogspot.com/2014/04/french-dance-field-recordings-part-1.html Thanks Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradewinds Ted Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) Thanks for that link. These are very interesting! My musical journey has been crabbing sideways through song and dance and playing various instruments in various genres. I agree with the idea that seeing the dancing greatly informs the playing of the tunes set for the various dances. Edited April 22, 2014 by Tradewinds Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chapin Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 I agree. If your wondering if you got it right, ask the dancers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Mansfield Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 When I was first starting out playing for dancing, someone pointed out that it's called playing #for# dancing. It's not something that happens to be going on in the same room that you're playing a concert, it's the whole reason you are there playing. Says it all really, and whenever I'm playing for dancing I hope I keep that thought in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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