Mike Mitchell's Favorite Jig

Comment by Ian Bell on May 14, 2011 at 7:30am

That's really exotic sounding. It doesn't much seem to follow the usual anglo/celtic formulas. I wonder where and how it came to be. Impressive intonation way up the neck - and you don't even appear to be looking at your fingers!

Thanks for posting that.

 

Comment by Tim Twiss on May 14, 2011 at 10:01am

Thanks Ian. Yes, it struck me as unusual also. Like many of these quirky, syncopated pieces, it would be well served if accompanied by rhythm instruments. It helps the listener find "One" and gives a better flow. I did my own adjustments on those incomplete bars...I think sometimes leaving as is, and sometimes adding the half beat missing.

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