Richmond Polka

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 Theme code Index    13H3H3H 1H351H
 Also known as    Green Mountain Polka, Plaza Polka, Richmond Cotillion (1)
 Composer/Core Source    
 Region    United States
 Genre/Style    Old-Time
 Meter/Rhythm    Polka, Reel (single/double)
 Key/Tonic of    D
 Accidental    2 sharps
 Mode    Ionian (Major)
 Time signature    2/2
 History    USA(Upland South)
 Structure    AABB
 Editor/Compiler    Biography:Stacy Phillips
 Book/Manuscript title    Book:Traditional American Fiddle Tunes vol. 1
 Tune and/or Page number    p. 350
 Year of publication/Date of MS    1994
 Artist    Biography:The Kessinger Brothers
 Title of recording    Mississippi Sawyer/Richmond Polka
 Record label/Catalogue nr.    Brunswick 309 (78 RPM)
 Year recorded    1929
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