Our repertoire is
drawn largely
from
traditional Scottish and Irish music with some American and a few
of Bill's original
tunes included as well.
Both Scottish and Irish traditions are well known for their lively jigs and reels and melodic slow airs. Other types of Celtic tunes include hornpipes, slip jigs, marches and waltzes. Unique to the Scottish tradition is the strathspey, a style that developed from reels but is characterized by strong syncopated rhythms and slower tempo.
We are longtime active members of the
Potomac
Valley
Scottish Fiddle Club (PVSFC), a non-profit group promoting Scottish
fiddle
music. For those interested in Scottish music, the Potomac Valley
Scottish
Fiddle Club is a wonderful group for people who play all types of
instruments
and musical abilities to learn more about Scottish fiddle music.
Once
a month, the Club meets in the D.C. area to learn new Scottish tunes
and
play old favorites. Out-of-town members receive the monthly music
by
mail. For more information about the Fiddle Club, see the PVSFC Webpage or send Becky your questions
by
e-mail (BeckyRoss@PeatAndBarley.com).
