Annotation:Harry Gidley's Waltz

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HARRY GIDLEY'S WALTZ. English, Waltz. G Major (Carlin): D Major (Callaghan). Standard tuning (fiddle). One part (Carlin): AB (Callaghan).

Source for notated version: melodeon player Bob Cann (1916-1990, South Tawton, Dartmoor), who had the tune from the harmonica player named in the title [Callaghan, Carlin].

Printed sources: Callaghan (Hardcore English), 2007; p. 84. Carlin (Master Collection), 1984; No. 27, p. 27.

Recorded sources: Kid Menthal Music, The Hosepipe Band - "Kettleburgh Fete" (2007). Topic Records 12TS275, Bob Cann - "West Country Melodeon" (197-). Veteran VT138CD, Bob Cann - "Proper Job!: Melodeon Playing from Dartmoor 1952-1988" (). Veteran VT139CD, Moor Music - "Moor Music" (2000).




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