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SCOTLAND [2]. American, Reel (cut or whole time). USA, Kentucky. A Mixolydian. "Scotland [2]" was composed by mandolinist Bill Monroe [1] (1911-1996), the "father of bluegrass," and recorded in April, 1958 with Kenny Baker and Bobby Hicks on twin fiddles.

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Recorded sources: -Bee Balm 302, “The Corndrinkers.” Decca 9 30739 (45 RPM), Bill Monroe (1958). Flying Fish FF 247, "Fiddle Fever" (1981).

See also listing at:
Jane Keefer's Folk Music Index: An Index to Recorded Sources [2]
Hear Bill Monroe and Kenny Baker play "Scotland" at youtube.com [3]



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