Strathspey

Kevin Kinney (kkinney@med.unc.edu)
Tue, 6 Aug 96 11:09:47 EDT

> >Oh, well as I am on the subject, another question for the masses...why are
> >strathspeys wanted on the harp -they were not to my knowlege played on harp
> >but written for fiddle. (My historical bias is flashing crimson!) Oh well,
> >I am not really a diehard purist-a strathspey sounds good on a harp, I guess.
> >
> Because:
> 1) Strathspeys are NOW the distinctive form of Scottish music. I can't

...Bowing my head and admitting my ignorance...

OK, what's a strathspey? I play a little Scots music on my harp, and I'm
learning more, but I confess I wouldn't recognise a strathspey if it came
up and bit me.

Sue, is there one on "Hazel Grove?" Is there a "quintessential
strathspey," that I wold instantly recognise?

Thanks,

Kevin