Howe's 1,000 Jigs and Reels : Clog Dances, Contra Dances [Paperback]

Patrick Sky (Author)

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Book Description

Publication Date: July 5, 2001

In the middle of the 19th century, fiddler and publisher Elias Howe of Boston, published his Howe's 1000 Jigs and Reels which turned out to be a ground-breaking book. Now, thanks to Mel Bay Publications, Inc. and music scholar, editor Patrick Sky, Howe's 1000 Jigs and Reels is once again brought to light for the first time in over 100 years. This book of jigs, reels, clog dances, contra dances, fancy dances, hornpipes, strathspeys, breakdowns, Irish dances, Scotch dances, and more is suitable for the violin or fiddle, flute, guitar, mandolin, tinwhistle, recorder, or any treble instrument. It is a must have for fiddlers as well as music historians.

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Product Details

Paperback: 168 pages
Publisher: Mel Bay Pubns (July 5, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786654775
ISBN-13: 978-0786654772
Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,207,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
first couple down the centre, swing half round, first couple balance, gent balance, hands half round, lady balance, swing partners, turn half round, ladies chain, couples balance, couple swing, couple cross

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Hand Reel, Scotch Reel

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This book cites 8 books:

New Grove Dictionary by Sadie in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
Dictionary Of Music And Musicians (9 Volumes)) (Music Book Index) by Sir George Grove in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (20 Volume Set) by Stanley Sadie in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
Good Night by Jane Werner Watson on page 151
Folk Music and Dances of Ireland (Text) by Breandon Breathnach in Front Matter

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