Britches Full of Stitches [Polka] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Here's “Britches Full of Stitches,” a common session tune. I teach this polka in phrase by phrase, and play it in three different keys, and then I put it in an ensemble context.
*You can also hear this tune played on Hulusi, Shakuhachi, and Irish Flute here: • Irish Polkas on Hulusi... *
As always, I’m playing this on my Patrick Olwell Pratten-style flute.
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[@BassF1sh1nCat]

Such elevation when you change keys. Love it.

[@ShannonHeatonMusic]

Yeah! Playing in different keys is good for musical development *and* it's just fun.

[@user-lv2zp6fp6p]

Well done I like the change of keys I like D Shannon lively tune

[@ShannonHeatonMusic]

Yeah, I think you can find different angles to a tune when you play it in several different keys!

[@lowellirish]

Banjo in the kitchen ....😂 LOVE IT! ...Just wipe the popcorn grease off, it's fine...😂

[@ShannonHeatonMusic]

haha, exACTly!

[@david_1214]

I really liked the changes in keys. Great set!

[@ShannonHeatonMusic]

Yeah, you're right: it makes its own set!

[@williamswhistlepipes]

Lovely playing two fine musicians bravo.

[@davidgoodwin7269]

Thanks Shannon. Flute sounding good.

[@maelmori]

A is more challenging, i think, and thus is is more fun! We'll play it tomorrow at the session!

[@ShannonHeatonMusic]

yes, that's the spirit! "challenging... and thus more fun"