Tunes 31-40

Examples of Music Notation
Complete Listing (titles only)

Titles link to descriptions-of and links-to GIFs of typeset music
ABCs links are also provided for some tunes

 

The Rocky Shore ... (standard notation)

Another Cranford original recorded on The Lighthouse, this waltz is a favorite amongst many musicians including Stanley MacKinnon, Bill Hall, Marie MacLellan, Dorothy Hogan and Mavis Hutchings

Source: The Lighthouse Collection

ABCs.

Saratoga Lancers Brenda learned from her father. He remembers hearing it being played during the 1930s when it was used for a specific set which he saw danced on the wharf at Alder Point. The real audio is from House Sessions.

Scotty Fitzgerald's Jig was written by Sandy MacIntyre in the 1960s and has it been popular ever since. Natalie MacMaster recorded it on My Roots are Showing.

Siobhan and Adam Hickey ... (standard notation)

Both recorded on The Lighthouse, the first jig, Siobhan is in 12/8 time (a single jig). It is a favorite of both Jody Stecher and Cameron Chisholm. The second is played by Mary Jessie Gillis, Jerry Hollland and Kiffy Carter.

Source: The Lighthouse Collection

ABCs

The Slip Reel and The Slippery Eel ... (standard notation)

Two reels in 3/2 time.

Source: The Lighthouse Collection.

Stephanie Wills ... (standard notation)

A Brenda Stubbert 'pipe' reel recorded on her CD In Jig Time and found in her book.

Source: Brenda Stubbert's Collection.

Stormont Lads is a 19th century strathspey that was popularized by Angus Chisholm. It is found in Brenda's book. The real audio is from House Sessions.

 

Teddy and Rhoda: ... (standard notation)

A previously unpublished Cranford tune. Key D reel.

Union Street ... (standard notation) ABCs.

A popular reel in Irish sessions. Recorded on The Lighthouse and on Jerry Holland's Fiddler's Choice