Reels

[madden]

Is it just me or do reels just want to make you play faster? So far I’ve learned Crowley’s reel, and although I don’t claim to play anything very well yet, it seems to want to be played faster. Now I’ve added the Kerry reel into my playing and again I feel like the tune wants me to go faster! The Kerry reel also feels more advanced than Crowley’s like I’m actually playing a grown up tune. I’m curious as to what speed advanced players like to play these reels in??

[triona]

... do reels just want to make you play faster?

yes


dear greetings
triona

[Brendan]

Reels can sound nice played slowly, but if you want to play with others in a session you need to be capable of playing them fast as well, as that is the norm.