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Thread #13742 Message #114719
Posted By: selby
16-Sep-99 - 12:51 PM
Thread Name: Country of Origin of Soldiers Joy? Midi?
Subject: RE: Country of Orgin of Soldiers Joy?Midi?
In Mike Ravens 1000 English Country Dance Tunes Soldiers Joy is suggested by its position in the book to be a hornpipe. But in the preface to the section it says "----- The reel is a fast dance with 2 beats to the bar& a Hornpipe is moderately paced with 4 beats to the bar & a characteristacally dotted rythm. By simply varying the tempo & lilt the same tune can serve both dances " The book is a constant source of insparation to myself and a good tune scource. As for Soldiers Joy it is a very good tune however you play it.