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Discussion about the old style of fiddle-playing.

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1952.79.A18

Original Tape ID

SA1952.079

Summary

Discussion about the old style of fiddle-playing.

The contributor's fiddle came from Holland, and it belonged to his father and grandfather before him; he says five generations of his family have lived in the area and have had the fiddle. He talks about the old style of playing and says an example of an old strathspey would be 'The Lass of Aitneach'.

Item Notes

The contributor plays the tune mentioned here, 'The Lass of Aitneach', later on the same tape (SA1952.79.B1).

Language

English

Genre

Information

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good