Boatman's Dance (2)

 BOATMAN'S DANCE [2]. Scottish (?), "Sand Jig" (4/4 time). G Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. Despite its appearance in a Scottish publication, the tune's provenance is probably American. A 'sand jig' is a type of duple-rhythm tune meant as a vehicle for a solo stage dance like a clog or step dance. The stage would be sanded to facilitate one's shoe sliding for the steps. Source for notated version: Kerr (Merry Melodies), vol. 2; No. 400, p. 45.

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