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Morpeth Rant/Minstrel's Fancy

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McSpadden dulcimer, spruce/walnutThe 1st tune is a traditional Northumbrian tune from the 18th century. The rant is the national dance of Northumbria. The word itself is a corruption of "Courante", a Baroque courtly dance. The Minstrel's Fancy is more typically played as a hornpipe and is known by at least 3 other names (my favorite is "Sunshine").
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Brian G.
08/16/11 06:28:42AM @brian-g:
Thanks Melissa!
Melissa PNW
08/16/11 12:59:34AM @melissa-pnw:
Very nice--I love Northumbrian tunes!
Brian G.
08/15/11 09:59:39PM @brian-g:
Thanks Dusty! I appreciate it. :)
Dusty Turtle
08/15/11 09:30:50PM @dusty:
Very tastefully done, Brian. Chapeau! Your technique is deceptively simple, for you make it look so easy.
Brian G.
08/15/11 07:35:13PM @brian-g:

Val and Janene - thanks for the nice words. Glad you liked the videos. Janene - I believe I also originally learned the tune from a book by Larry Conger. I would really love to hear your take on it fingerpicked (hint, hint, hint) :)
Janene Millen
08/15/11 05:25:41PM @janene-millen:

Minstrel's Fancy--no I haven't recorded it or posted anywhere. If I find a nice pairing from what I know I'll put it up here. Not an original arrangement though, it's from Larry Conger's fiddle tunes book meant to be flatpicked. By the way..... Was listening to a number of your pieces. Great repetoire!
Brian G.
08/15/11 04:10:50PM @brian-g:
Hi Janene! Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you liked this version. I would love to hear your fingerpicked version as well. Is there a video or audio file available? (I looked, but didn't see one on FOTMD).
Janene Millen
08/15/11 11:11:00AM @janene-millen:

Brian, I love this pairing and your play is so clean and confident. Very very nice!

I play Minstre's Fancy fingerpicking style..which is my usual thing...and I loved hearing this version. Thanks!
Brian G.
08/14/11 11:15:16PM @brian-g:
Thank you John. I appreciate your comments very much. And of course, I'm glad you liked the tune. :)
John Keane
08/14/11 10:40:53PM @john-keane:
Very nice left hand work...very controlled and great pull-offs. That's nice...very nice indeed.