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    Default A Danish Hopsa

    Since this forum is a little short on Nordic music I thought I would share this video of me playing a Danish Hopsa called "Drej skruen" (turn the screw). The Hopsa is a Danish dance style derived from the Polka, but at a higher speed and with a much more jumpy rhythm. Criticize away please!


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    I don't know Danish traditional music very well, but you make a good job of this tune. A nice lively, rhythmic style. I like the textural variation - sustained notes with ringing chords vs. damped notes with punctuated with the occasional chord.

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    Nice tune and playing, Magnus! Are you wearing a traditional Danish shirt?
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    Nah, its just a blanket. It was in Providence during the blizzard in 2013, and it was really cold!

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    Ah, a traditional Providential blanket!
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    Ha ha! I thought it was traditional too...

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    I play traditional music, but haven't started wearing traditional Danish folk attire yet. Maybe I should.

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