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Theme code Index
131H5 44L44L
Also known as
Composer/Core Source
Region
United States
Genre/Style
Contra
Meter/Rhythm
Hornpipe/Clog
Key/Tonic of
D
Accidental
2 sharps
Mode
Ionian (Major)
Time signature
2/4
History
USA(New England)
Structure
AABB
Editor/Compiler
Elias Howe
Book/Manuscript title
Book:Musician's Omnibus Nos. 6 & 7
Tune and/or Page number
p. 598
Year of publication/Date of MS
1880-1882
Artist
Title of recording
Record label/Catalogue nr.
Year recorded
Media
Score 1 )
Sheet Music for "Backus' Rest" Backus' Rest Clog Dance 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Book: Elias Howe – Musician’s Omnibus Nos. 6 & 7 (Boston, 1880-1882, p. 598) Transcription: AK/Fiddler’s Companion
X:1
T:Backus' Rest
M:2/4
L:1/8
R:Clog Dance
B:Elias Howe – Musician’s Omnibus Nos. 6 & 7 (Boston, 1880-1882, p. 598)
B:
http://ks4.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/c/c7/IMSLP601433-PMLP562790-ONeill_Rare_Medium_M40_M8_v6.7_text.pdf
Z:AK/Fiddler’s Companion
K:D
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