Sawney Was Tall
Introduction
Adapted by:
Ken Sheffield
Source:
From Two Barns Vol 3, 1985
Formation:
Longways duple minor proper
Music:
Specific tune - Sawney Was Tall
Original Sources
"Playford" Dancing Master:
Vol 1, 9th - 18th editions (1695-1728)
Walsh Compleat Country Dancing Master:
Book 1, 1st - 4th editions (1718-1760)
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Choreography
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© Ken Sheffield, 1985
Notes
Notes
1
Michael Barraclough says: Ken Sheffield has collapsed the original triple minor dance to duple minor by using the 'next 2nd couple' as a 3rd couple. Whilst it would have been entirely possible to use the original figures in this configuration, Ken Sheffield has chosen to use different figures.
2
The tune is very similar to that of Corn Rigs.
Music
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© Ken Sheffield, 1985
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