BOBBING JOE

Longways for as many as will; in six parts (1st Ed., 1650).

MUSICMOVEMENTS



First Part.
A1–4All lead up a double and fall back a double to places (r.s.).
5–8That again.
B1–4Partners set and turn single.
5–8That again.



Second Part.
(Duple minor-set.)
A1–2First man and first woman slip down between second man and second woman, the second couple slipping up into the first place.
3–4Second man and second woman slip down between first man and first woman, the first couple slipping up into first place.
5–8First and second couples hands-four.
B1First man snaps his fingers at second man on the second beat of the bar.
2Second man snaps his fingers at first man on the second beat of the bar.
3–4First and second men change places (r.s.).
5First woman snaps her fingers at second woman on the second beat of the bar.
6Second woman snaps her fingers at first woman on the second beat of the bar.
7–8First and second women change places (r.s.) (progressive).



Third Part.
A1–4Partners side (r.s.).
5–8That again.
B1–4Partners set and turn single.
5–8That again.



Fourth Part.
(Duple minor-set.)
A1–4First and second men take hands, fall back a double, and move forward a double to places; while first and second women do the same (r.s.).
5–8First man turns outward to his left and, followed by second man, casts off and returns to his place; while first woman turns outward to her right and, followed by second woman, does the same (r.s.).
B1First and second men snap their fingers at their partners the second beat of the bar.
2First and second women do the same.
3–4Partners cross and change places (r.s.).
5–8First and second couples hands-four, half-way round (progressive).



Fifth Part.
A1–4Partners arm with the right.
5–8Partners arm with the left.
B1–4Partners set and turn single.
5–8That again.



Sixth Part.
(Duple minor-set.)
A1–4First and second men fall back a double, and move forward a double to places (r.s.).
5–8First and second women do the same.
B1First man snaps his fingers at second man on the second beat of the bar; while first woman does the same at second woman.
2Second man snaps his fingers at first man on the second beat of the bar; while second woman does the same at first woman.
3–4First and second men change places; while first and second women do the same (r.s.).
5First man snaps his fingers at first woman on the second beat of the bar; while second man does the same at second woman.
6First woman snaps her fingers at first man on the second beat of the bar; while second woman does the same at second man.
7–8Partners change places (r.s.) (progressive : improper).
In the succeeding rounds those on the men’s side do as the first two men did in the first round, and those on the women’s side as the first two women did



Page transcribed by Hugh Stewart