X:1
T:Devil upon 2 Sticks, The
M:6/8
L:1/8
R:Country Dance Tune & Jig
B:Straight and Skillern – Two Hundred and Four Favourite
B:Country Dances, vol. 1 (c. 1775, No. 157, p. 79)
Z:AK/Fiddler’s Companion
K:G
G2E G2B|AFD FAc|G2E G2B|dcB AGF|
G2B A2G|A2c B2A|BdB cAF|G3 G,3:|
|:dBd ece|faf dgd|edc BAG|F2G AFD|
dBd ege|fag fed|egf edc|d3 D3:|
|:ege cAc|faf dBd|edc BAG|F2G AFD|
ege cAc|faf dBe|dcB AGF|G3 G,3:|]
DEVIL UPON TWO STICKS, THE. English, Jig (6/8 time). G Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. See also the similarly titled jig "Devil on two Sticks (The)" from the Thompson's collection (1757). See remarks under "Annotation:Devil on two Sticks (The)" for more information.
Additional notes
Printed sources : - Straight and Skillern (Two Hundred and Four Favourite Country Dances, vol. 1), c. 1775; No. 157, p. 79.
We use cookies (and similar technologies) to personalise content and improve The Traditional Tune Archive website.
With these cookies we collect few and indispensable information about you. With this we adapt our website and communication to your preferences. You can read more about it in our privacy policy.
If you want to manage your cookie preferences, click on Manage preferences. By clicking on Accept all, you agree to the use of all cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.