Cutting Ferns

from: Beginning Celtic Fiddle with Emerald Rae

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Cutting Ferns

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Cutting Ferns

“Cutting Ferns” is a special kind of tune called a strathspey, which is only played in Scottish music. It’s distinguished by a “Scottish snap” rhythm consisting of a dotted-eighth/16th rhythm, although it can also be played with more of a triplet feel.

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