Bush dance traditional UK and Irish tunes. UK, Irish and USA session players would know variations of most of the tunes. Rhythms include – Reel, Jig, March, Waltz and Hornpipe. Instruments – Fiddle, Piano, Accordion both Piano and Melodeon, Concertina; both English and Anglo, Tin whistle, Bush bass, Guitar, Banjo and all types of Percussion, including lagerphone. Electric amplified instruments, such as electric bass guitar or electric guitar have been used since the 1970s. Bush dances are similar to American line dances or American square dances, in that all dancers know certain steps and execute them together. Partners are often changed in
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