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The Boar's Head Carol was first published in 1521 by Wynken de Worde in Christmasse Carolles. Its origins are presumed to date back to the fifteenth century. For over five hundred years it has been continually sung on Christmas Day for the bringing of the boar's head to table at Queen's College, Oxford, in England.
Happy Playing, Julie McGonigal
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Enrico (other titles Jacob, Waterloo Fair or Henryco) is a tune of unknown origin. It became popular with English fiddlers after its publication in the Thomas Hardy collection. Play this one at a nice steady English reel pace.
Happy Playing, Julie McGonigal
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an Irish Slip Jig
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This five-part Irish slip jig (An Mionnán ar an Sliabh in Irish) has been played at many a session and has been recorded by countless musicians over the years. A version can be found in O'Neill's 1001 Gems, but the one here was transcribed about 25 years ago from Brisbane session players
Happy Playing, Julie McGonigal
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Swedish tune
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Here is another interesting Scandinavian tune (aren't they all!) suggested by Dale Riddle and transcribed from Jigsaw's Cutting Up the Floor. The minor keys give it a mysterious feel. Watch out for the accidentals!
Happy Playing, Julie McGonigal
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a collected Australian Tune
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This pretty mazurka was collected from the late Jacko Kevans many years ago by Sharon Doro of Stanthorpe. Neither Jacko nor Sharon could put a name to it. As far as we are aware, this tune is not widely known amongst Brisbane Aussie tune players, and we would like to hear from anyone further afield who knows about this mazurka.
Happy Playing, Julie McGonigal
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