Annotation:Hamburgh Dance (The)

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 HAMBURGH DANCE, THE. English, Country Dance Tune (cut time). E Flat Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. The melody was originally published in Charles and Samuel Thompson's Compleat Collection, vol. 3 (London, 1773), and subsequently in Bride's Favourite Collection of 200 Select Country Dances, Cotillons (London, 1776). The title reflects the influence of the Hanovarian Monarchy and its ties with Germany.  Source for notated version:  Printed sources: Thompson (Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances, vol. 3), 1773; No. 188.  Recorded sources:

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