SusanW Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Seeking opinions of the best way(s) to play The Congress Reel https://thesession.org/tunes/208. I taught myself to play with pushing the RH e, pulling the LH A (c row) ....and pulling the RH d.......then I took a class with Noel Hill and I got the impression that in 9 times out of 10 I should use the LH d/e on the G row. If I do that- should I then pull the A on the G row???? I am playing a 30 button C/G and I have long fingers and my right hand is stronger than my left hand, if that makes any difference. Thanks, Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Michel Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Susan-- If you're talking about the first measure of the tune, why not pull the LH e, per Noel Hill's preference, then press the A on the accidental row, followed by a pressed G on the C row and another pressed A on the accidental row? The bellows reversal right after the first note gives the opening phrase a nice pop, I think. Bob Michel Near Philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusanW Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks Bob, I'll try this. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffwright Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 eAAGA can be played all on the pushBut Noel doesn't like smoothing the tune out - he likes changes of direction - and again, he would want a cut on the A which is easier on the pullThe over-riding question should always be ........ what ornaments do I want? Which direction are they available in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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