Tom Hanway Says:
Saturday, March 29, 2008 @7:54:31 PM

These three I don't put together anymore because I like playing 'The Rights of Man' with 'The Belfast Hornpipe', which is also in the book. These are brisk for hornpipes, and you wouldn't want to play them any faster than this, or they would get smoothed out and begin to sound like reels. I use a dotted-eighth-note feel here, and in Longford where I live, players tend to play hornpipes without the bounce, and they are almost slow reels. It depends on the session and the players. In Clare, you would tend to hear more lilt or bounce, and the tunes would be more laid back.

joemac Says:
Sunday, March 30, 2008 @8:22:03 AM

wonderful Tom, stunning.

Tom Hanway Says:
Sunday, March 30, 2008 @10:59:09 AM

Hey, thanks, your version of 'Rickett's' is "in the pocket" (lovely Keith-style) and would fit with any of these, so thanks for saying so.  I really hope we get to pick at North Wales Bluegrass.... 

salvatone Says:
Monday, March 31, 2008 @12:57:59 PM

Totally cool Tom.  Great that you can post these.  Thank you. 

Sal DeMaio

Violanjo Says:
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @2:21:40 PM

Yes man your book is great as is your playing. It is quite a challenge to play those tunes.

banjorino Says:
Thursday, April 29, 2010 @8:02:17 AM

Hello Sir! I enjoying your playing style very much. Its so cool to transcribe irish tenor banjo to 5-string banjo. I try to learn these hornpipes by now. Thanks for inspiring me.

best wishes
Rino

banjorino Says:
Thursday, April 29, 2010 @8:02:33 AM

Hello Sir! I enjoying your playing style very much. Its so cool to transcribe irish tenor banjo to 5-string banjo. I try to learn these hornpipes by now. Thanks for inspiring me.

best wishes
Rino

g3zdm Says:
Saturday, September 4, 2010 @5:08:48 PM

Great medley - I can pretty much keep up with you on Cronins and Rights of Man - but no chance (yet) on Liverpool hornpipe (without droppig notes). Here in Manchester (UK) it is nearly always played with hornpipe swing.