I made a score out of your recording, but I thinkI can not attach it in this thread.
Wghen searching the internet I only find Narrendans with a differen tune, which is known to me as 'Boeren', which means farmers. Not exactly jokers, I assume...
The reason in the Dutch and Flemish folk(dance)tradition there are different tunes known by the same name and a tune has more than one name, is because of the use in dance groups performances, in which a tune is used to a particular part of the 'story'. So a name as 'IJswals' (Ice skating watz) can also cirkle around as 'The brides first dance'.
If you like the score (and the other) let me know. BTW I transposed your version from (almost) C to D
I learnt it by ear from a Dutch musician several years ago. I don't have a score.The pictures are from events I have attended in Germany and England ove the years.
'Narrendans is a dancing tune from the Dutch and Flemish area, only I don't recognize the tune. It means 'dance of the fools''. Do you know anything about its origin of the piece? Do you have the score?
'Narrentanz' is Swiss, danced on the last night of the carnival. The pictures could be from there.
I would concur with Strumelia that Nigel is using a noter based on the sound that I am hearing which I associate with noter playing...sort of a peculiar twang that accompanies that style of playing.
Very nice, Nigel, and, as Lisa so aptly remarked, nice to hear "straight."
02/20/13 05:34:26PM @robin-thompson:
Thank you, Nigel for another delightful video! It was especially neat to see so many pictures of musicians to go along with your tune!
This is great Nigel. You have incredible control of your notes. Are you using a noter or a finger?
Because you play it totally straight without swinging the rhythm (like so many modern players do without even realizing it) it keeps it's joyful 'medieval revelries' character. What a pretty tune!
Hi Nigel,
I made a score out of your recording, but I thinkI can not attach it in this thread.
Wghen searching the internet I only find Narrendans with a differen tune, which is known to me as 'Boeren', which means farmers. Not exactly jokers, I assume...
The reason in the Dutch and Flemish folk(dance)tradition there are different tunes known by the same name and a tune has more than one name, is because of the use in dance groups performances, in which a tune is used to a particular part of the 'story'. So a name as 'IJswals' (Ice skating watz) can also cirkle around as 'The brides first dance'.
If you like the score (and the other) let me know. BTW I transposed your version from (almost) C to D
Hi Wout
I learnt it by ear from a Dutch musician several years ago. I don't have a score.The pictures are from events I have attended in Germany and England ove the years.
'Narrendans is a dancing tune from the Dutch and Flemish area, only I don't recognize the tune. It means 'dance of the fools''. Do you know anything about its origin of the piece? Do you have the score?
'Narrentanz' is Swiss, danced on the last night of the carnival. The pictures could be from there.
Wout
I would concur with Strumelia that Nigel is using a noter based on the sound that I am hearing which I associate with noter playing...sort of a peculiar twang that accompanies that style of playing.
Nigel, are you using the fingers to fret with, or a noter stick? I'm thinking you are using your fingers, but I'm curious.
Thankyou one and all for your encouragement. I play with my fingers, without finger-picks.
Very nice, Nigel, and, as Lisa so aptly remarked, nice to hear "straight."
Thank you, Nigel for another delightful video! It was especially neat to see so many pictures of musicians to go along with your tune!
This is great Nigel. You have incredible control of your notes. Are you using a noter or a finger?
Because you play it totally straight without swinging the rhythm (like so many modern players do without even realizing it) it keeps it's joyful 'medieval revelries' character. What a pretty tune!