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The Athole Highlanders (sheet music)

This 6/8 jig is very popular in Scotland at sessions and at ceilidhs for dancing a Strip the Willow dance. It has 4 parts and the A and B parts use the A arpeggio over and over again making it easy and fun to learn.

Details

Instruments:
Piano
Key:
G major
Arrangers:
John Marshall, Taigh na Teud
Date:
20th Century
Articulations:
Chords, Fingering
Tune Types:
Jig
Composers:
Traditional
Time signature:
6/8
Level:
Beginners
Tempo:
Dottet crotchet = 88
Occasions:
Ceilidh
Origin:
Scottish
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