RUFTY TUFTY

For four; in three parts (1st Ed., 1650).

MUSICMOVEMENTS



First Part
A1–4Both couples move forward a double, meet, and fall back a double to places (r.s.).
5–8That again.
B1–4Partners set and turn single.
5–8That again.
C1–2First man, with his left hand, leads his partner a double toward the left wall; while second man, with his left hand, leads his partner a double toward the right wall (r.s.).
3–4Both couples turn round and face each other; the men, with their right hands, lead their partners a double to places (r.s.).
5–6All turn single.
7–10First man, with his right hand, leads second woman up a double, turns round and, with his left hand, leads her down a double to her place; while second man, with his right hand, leads first woman down a double, turns round and, with his left hand, leads her up a double to her place (r.s.).
11–12All turn single.



Second Part
A1–4Partners side with each other.
5–8That again.
B1–8The same as B in First Part.
C1–12The same as C in First Part.



Third Part.
A1–4Partners arm with the right.
5–8Partners arm with the left.
B1–8The same as B in First Part.
C1–12The same as C in First Part.



Page transcribed by Hugh Stewart