HIT AND MISS

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

MUSICMOVEMENTS



First Part
A1–4Couples move forward a double, meet, and fall back a double to places.
5–8That again.
B1–2Couples move forward a double and meet (r.s.).
3–4First man leads second woman up a double, while second man leads first woman down a double (r.s.).
5–6Both couples turn and face one another. First man leads second woman down a double; while second man leads first woman up a double (r.s.).
7–8First man and first woman, joining right hands, fall back a double to places; while second man and second woman do the same.
C1–6Circular-hey, partners facing, four changes (sk.s.).



Second Part
A1–4Sides all.
5–8That again.
B, CAs in First Part.



Third Part
A11–4Partners arm with the right.
5–8Partners arm with the left.
B, CAs in First Part.


Note: This text is from a later edition. The first edition simply said Running step throughout the dance. at the top and didn't say (r.s.) or (sk.s.) in the movement descriptions.
I.E. The final circular hey was changed to a skip step in later editions.

Page transcribed by Hugh Stewart