Annotation:Dutchman's Corner Jig

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DUTCHMAN'S CORNER JIG. AKA and see "Jig Dutchman's Corner." American, Schottische or Reel (2/4 time). G Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AA'BB'CC. The word 'Jig' in the title refers to a "Straight Jig" also called a "Sand Jig", which refers to a syncopated, duple time tune for a solo dance akin to a step dance or soft-shoe (precursors to tap-dancing).


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Printed sources : - Buckley (Buckley's New Banjo Method), 1860, p. 67. Howe (1000 Jigs and Reels), 1867; p. 53. Elias Howe (Musician’s Omnibus Nos. 6 & 7), Boston, 1880-1882; p. 641.






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