Longways for as many as will; in one part (11th Ed., 1701)
In a copy once owned by Susannah Sharp (Cecil Sharp's youngest daughter) the (sk.s.) in A1 5-8 has been crossed out and replaced by "r.s.".
MUSIC | MOVEMENTS | |
(Duple minor-set.) | ||
A1 | 1–4 | First couple leads up the middle of the set (w.s.). |
5–8 | The first couple leads back again and, releasing hands, passes outside the second couple into the second place (sk.s.), the second couple, in the last four steps, leading up into first place. | |
A2 | 1–8 | The second couple does the same. |
B1 | 1–4 | First man and first woman cross over and cast down below the second couple. |
5–8 | First couple swings up the middle into first place. | |
B2 | 1-4 | Partners go back-to-back. |
5-6 | All four clap their own hands on the first beat of each bar, partners clapping right hands on the second beat of fifth bar and left hands on the second beat of the following bar. | |
7-8 | The first couple casts down into second place; while the second couple leads up into first place (progressive). |
In a copy once owned by Susannah Sharp (Cecil Sharp's youngest daughter) the (sk.s.) in A1 5-8 has been crossed out and replaced by "r.s.".
Page transcribed by Hugh Stewart