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	Strathspey (dance) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Strathspey refers both to the type of tune, and to the type of dance usually done to it (although strathspeys are also frequently danced to slow airs).
		The strathspey step is a slower and more stately version of the skip-change step used for jigs and reels.
		Strathspey is one of the dance types in Scottish country dancing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Strathspey_(dance) (197 words)

	The Strathspey
		Strathspeys are characterised by dotted rhythms, and very 'colourful' rhythmic shapes.
		Slow Strathspeys have tended to be written expressly to be listened to, often by composers of great sophistication.
		This is in contrast to Strathspeys which served to accompany dances which tend to be more simple is shape - though just as much fun to listen to and play.
	www.scottish-fiddle.com /the_strathspey.htm (206 words)

	Introduction to the Great Highland Bagpipe - Music of the Bagpipe
		Strathspeys, reels, and jigs are all forms of dance music.
		Because strathspeys have such a strong and pointed pulse, they are not suitable for marching.
		The tune is titled, "Molly Connell." Strathspeys such as "The Devil in the Kitchen," "The Orange and the Blue," and "The Braes of Tullymet" would be played in a row for the Highland Fling.
	www.io.com /~garycox/bagpipe/page7.htm (1941 words)

	Delaware Valley RSCDS: Guide to Playing for Scottish Country Dance
		Medleys are dances that switch between a strathspey and a quick-time dance.
		Strathspeys are danced to either regular strathspeys, 4/4 airs or songs (also known as song strathspeys or pastorale strathspeys), or highland-style strathspeys (also known as Schottisches).
		In strathspeys, a snap (sixteenth, dotted eighth) is sometimes notated also with a slur mark.
	delval.rscds.us /qdguide.html (1004 words)

	Strathspey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Strathspey may refer to one of the following.
		Strathspey, Scotland, an area in the Highlands of Scotland
		This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Strathspey (86 words)

	bobdunsire.com forums - 2006: Jig vs Strathspey
		While noodling around with some Jigs and Strathspeys it occurred to me that S’peys, while written in 4/4 time, are functionally 12/8 due to their heavy reliance on triplet-based rhythms.
		Strathspeys are very interesting and if you listen to a solo piper play then they are very dot regimented with a ridgid dot cut or cut dot pulse and the 4 feel is very defined.
		The morale or the story being, strathspey must be played differently with a presence on "one" and the jig has to have a 3 feel.
	www.bobdunsire.com /CGI-BIN/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=001084;p=1 (1753 words)

	Catalog
		Strathspeys, Reels, and Jigs arranged for the Highland Bagpipe by Donald MacDonald and Son, Pipe Makers, Edinburgh (Sixth edition).
		Over 1100 marches, strathspeys, reels, quicksteps, and jigs are included.
		The collection is comprised primarily of reels, strathspeys, and jigs.
	www.ceolsean.com /catalog.htm (2116 words)

	Sources of Historical and Traditional Tunes to Arrange Yourself (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		MacKintosh is known for his outstanding reels, strathspeys and jigs.
		Focuses on strathspey, reels, and jigs, with many airs, quicksteps, marches, and other types of tunes.
		An important feature is the juxtaposition of strathspeys and reels to provide guidance for playing the tunes in sets.
	www.shsa.org /comp/sourcearr.htm (2307 words)

	Invercauld Scottish Dance Band - Ceilidhs, Wedding Music, etc
		The set of 4 x 32 Slow Air strathspeys on the album is meltingly beautiful.
		sets of reels, strathspeys and jigs of various lengths suitable for dancing.
		Most tracks are arranged in sets for dancing, and include Reels, Jigs, Strathspeys and Waltzes.
	freespace.virgin.net /lilian.linden/cd.html (228 words)

	Beverley & District Pipe Band. Pipe Music
		In this area of the world at least, the bagpipe has become a military instrument, so many of the tunes you hear bands play are marches.
		the strathspeys, reels, hornpipes and jigs are pipe tunes have been derived from music for dancing, and to a lesser extent some tunes are versions of folk songs etc.
		The original music that was played on the Great Highland Bagpipe, long before it became a military instrument, is a style known as piobaireachd (pronounced "pee-brock"), which is the "classical form" of music still played by solo pipers today.
	www.bevpipeband.com /index.php?id=14 (124 words)

	CD Baby: JERRY O'SULLIVAN: O'Sullivan Meets O'Farrell
		Though this is strictly a solo recording on D-pitched uilleann pipes, Jerry's comfort with the technical demands of non-Irish tunes and the finesse he brings to their performance stamp this album as both rare and refreshing.
		Sometimes described as slow reels, strathspeys are dance tunes in quadruple time with a distinct, dotted rhythm.
		Like strathspeys, hornpipes can be the undoing of less than confident and competent players in Irish music.
	www.cdbaby.com /cd/osullivan (2373 words)

	Music Books on CD
		This CD contains all seventeen volumes of Glen’s collection along with the tutor. Over 1100 marches, strathspeys, reels, quicksteps, and jigs are included. Glen was one of the most influential pipers of his day, and his collection is one of the largest ever assembled.
		We were able to work with a pristine copy of this work, and the quality of the images is excellent.
		A very nice collection that includes some exercises and over 200 marches, reels, jigs, strathspeys, and country dance tunes. The quality of the settings is excellent, and rivals those of modern day music books. This CD is truly a "march lover’s dream", with 80 2/4 marches and 34 6/8 marches.
	www.tartantown.com /music_books_on_cd.html (1844 words)

	Miller O'Hirn
		The title page states that this is the complete edition of Skinner’s strathspeys and reels and "… is respectfully dedicated to all lovers of Scotch music", containing over one hundred strathspeys, reels, highland schottisches, slow airs, hornpipes and jigs, all composed by Skinner himself.
		Twelve New Strathspeys and Reels were published in 1865 being followed in 1866 with Thirty New Strathspeys and Reels, with both of these pieces being incorporated into The Miller o’ Hirn giving us Skinner’s first ever major published works.
		He came to embody the romantic Victorian ideal and fantasy of "Scottishness", becoming the kilted "Strathspey King".
	special.lib.gla.ac.uk /exhibns/month/jun2000.html (1293 words)

	The Kerr's Collections - Strathspeys
		Not related to the march of the same name, this Strathspey is popular in Scotland and Cape Breton.
		Known as a 2-part strathspey, this version has a third part.
		Aka Highland Donald, this strathspey is very similar to the march known as Wha Widna Fecht for Charlie, or Wha Saw the 42nd.
	www.nigelgatherer.com /books/kerr/kstr.html (2378 words)

	- Scottish & English Fiddle Tunes - Elderly Instruments
		Includes slow airs, marches, jigs, hornpipes, strathspeys and reels.
		Includes slow airs, hornpipes, marches, retreat marches, jigs, reels, and strathspeys.
		Features pastorals, marches, strathspeys, reels, hornpipes, laments, songs, and more, arranged for voice, violin, and other melody instruments with piano..more...
	www.elderly.com /brand/268_.html (493 words)

	I need more strathspeys!!! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Kerr's books 1, 2, 3 and 4 have lots of good Strathspeys, often accompanied with a Reel, and are available from Foot Stompin.
		Here's a handy link for plenty of info etc on "The Strathspey King" and his music.
		There are plenty of great strathspeys in the Atholl Collection and Skye Collection.
	www.footstompin.com /forum?threadid=32444 (242 words)

	The Mountain Times Online
		The group will perform a number of jigs, reels and strathspeys that are authentic to those danced in 18th century Scotland.
		Ryan added that the jigs and reels are the quicker, more lively dances, while the strathspey is a slower, more elegant and stately dance.
		Jigs are danced to music performed at 6/8 time while the music for reels is in 4/4 time.
	www.mountaintimes.com /mtweekly/2004/0909/jigs.php3 (660 words)

	184 - Ceol Sean (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		These are digital images of the music books and fall into the "must have" category for serious pipers.
		This is a fascinating collection of tunes assembled by Bruce Seton and John Grant.
		With a Selection of Modern and Traditional Marches, Strathspeys, Reels, and Jigs by Pipe Majors James Robertson and Donald Shaw Ramsay — Over 90 marches, strathspeys, reels, and jigs are included in this collection, which also features a tutor. A section containing an introduction to piobaireachd is included as well.
	www.thebagpipeplace.com /store/page184.html (1122 words)

	Alex Francis MacKay: A Lifelong Home
		Stewart of Inverugie's strathspey / Craigaillichie Bridge strathspey / The Raven reel / Lady Mary Stopford reel /The Pitnacree Ferryman reel / Loch Glassie reel
		Graham Orchill strathspey / Mrs.Gordon of Knockspoch reel / Perth Assembly Reel / Mrs.
		The Road to Kingsville strathspey / Memories of Sadie Carpenter MacDonald strathspey / Mrs.
	www.cranfordpub.com /recordings/MacKay_AlexF.htm (479 words)

	Highland bagpipe music for fingerstyle guitar by Glenn Weiser
		Bagpipes are fiendishly hard to play, and many teachers will not even accept adult students.
		Pipe tunes range in tempo from the air to the slow march, retreat, march, quickstep, strathspey, reel, hornpipe, and jig.
		Highland folk songs, lullabies, croons, and slow marches make up the middle music, and marches, strathspeys, reels and jigs are the little music.
	www.celticguitarmusic.com /Pipes.htm (1194 words)

	Celtic Music Guitar Encyclopedia Guitar Chords Guitar Lessons Guitar Practicing Beginning Guitar Tips for Practice
		Many critics of the idea of modern Celtic music claim that the idea is the creation of modern marketing designed to stimulate regional identity in the creation of a consumer niche.
		Common characteristic Celtic musical forms include jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, strathspeys (Scotland) and slow airs.
		Much of the music is typified by strong, repeating melodies in a set rhythm, which reflects a background as music to dance to.
	www.guitarlessons.bizhosting.com /Celtic_music.html (522 words)

	Musicroom.com - Sheet Music for Musicians - Search Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		A superb collection of Highland Reels, Strathspeys, Jigs and Marches for all occassions.
		A superb collection of Highland marches, strathspeys, reels, jigs, slow airs and retreats.
		A superb collection of Highland Reels, Strathspeys, Jigs and Marches suitabe for all occassions.
	www.musicroom.com /search.aspx?artist=4437&searchtype=related (148 words)

	VFO Heritage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The importance of supporting strathspey steps with a VERY strong 'push' on the first beat of every bar of music, cannot be overstated.
		NOT strictly Strathspey music, but many modern strathspey dances set to tunes of this type.
		If you can't get a clue from the specified tune, look at the figures in the dance and use your own interpretation of what would be the best style, or what you want to achieve as a dancer (technique-wise).
	www.vcn.bc.ca /vfo/Ian.htm (2652 words)

	[No title]
		It generally involves groups of about 6 to 10 people of mixed gender usually forming a "set".
		They dance to the driving strains of reels, jigs and strathspeys.
		The dance often combines solo figures for the "first couple" in a set with movements for all the dancers.
	www.uni.edu /dance/ceili.htm (483 words)

	The Skye Collection of the Best Reels and Strathspeys Book :: Folkmusician : Acoustic Instrument Outfitters
		The famous Skye Collection, which first appeared in 1887 and was later reprinted in a smaller edition, has been out of print for many years.
		Jeanie`s Doll is dressed again (Strathspey or Schottische)
		Porst Mhor lain I`c Eachinn (Strathspey or Reel)
	www.folkmusician.com /B041.html (242 words)

	RSCDS Activities in NY for 2002-2003
		Scottish Country Dancing is the historic social dancing of Scotland done to exciting jigs, reels and elegant strathspeys.
		For centuries, these dances were enjoyed at court and in the countryside.
		She directed the Cameron Music Ensemble in her arrangements of exciting jigs and reels and haunting strathspeys for the middle third.
	www.scotia-dance.org /lastyear/rscdsny.html (976 words)

	[No title]
		For the exam, a safe example of a quarter note reel is The White Cockade.
		Similarly, for a two-step jig, cite The Frisky, and for lyrical strathspeys Miss Gibson is OK, or The Lea Rig, but not St. John River.
		Working with musicians: “Ready And” (attachment) Dance Program planning (attachment) Prelim Practice questions: What are the differences musically among reels, jigs and strathspeys?
	www.rscds-sf.org /TCCNOV7notes.doc (547 words)

	Natalie MacMaster, My Roots Are Showing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		"Willie Fraser," an assortment of two strathspeys and four reels, and "The Boys of the Lake," a set of three jigs, follow in rapid succession.
		Grab a breath during the slow air, "The Shakin's o' the Pocky," because the rest is over when "Captain Keeler" takes over for three hornpipes and two reels.
		"E Flat Set" is an even faster set of three hornpipes, followed by four strathspeys and three reels in "Glad You Made It, Howie!" "Close to the Floor" is a trio of jigs.
	www.rambles.net /macmaster_roots.html (422 words)

	MelBay.com: Complete Book of Irish & Celtic 5-String Banjo, by Tom Hanway
		An important anthology of Irish and Celtic solos for the 5-string banjo featuring a comprehensive, scholarly treatise on the history, techniques, and etiquette of playing the banjo in the Celtic tradition.
		Recorded in stereo with virtuosos Gabriel Donohue (steel- and nylon-string guitar and piano) and Robbie Walsh (bodhran- frame drum played with a stick), the five-string banjo is "out front" and plays through each melody in real-life tempo with authentic Celtic chordal and rhythmic backing.
		The recording features the music of all Six Celtic Nations and includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, slides, polkas, marches, country dances, larides, andros, slipjigs, strathspeys, airs and O'Carolan tunes.
	www.melbay.com /product.asp?ProductID=95759BCD&Heading=Banjo:+5-String... (548 words)

	The Artist
		Once they've got everyone in a dancing mood, they proceed to snap off some Cape Breton strathspeys and reels, complete with heavy foot tapping action.
		On another track, changing from a Scots strathspey to a polka might unnerve musicians of lesser talent, but here, in these expert hands, it is executed with snap and sizzle.
		The entire album is a triumph of taste and touch, from the baroque-like beauty of "Sourgrass and Granite" leading into the animated bowing of "Pierre's Right Arm," to Dermot's haunting accordion solo on a slow air and his incisive melodeon playing with Pierre's fiddling on a pair of Quebec reels.
	www.pierreschryer.com /artist.cfm (4294 words)

	(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		CONTRA DANCE HIGHLANDS HORNPIPES JIGS PIANO QUADRILLE REEL SCHOTTISCHE STRATHSPEY WALTZ.
		DANCE FIDDLE HIGHLANDS HORNPIPES JIGS MARCHES REELS STRATHSPEYS WALTZES.
		54 Reels, Strathspeys, Marches andc for Violin and Piano.
	www.folktrax.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /bklibrary/B09.htm (200 words)

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