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    Dances of the British Isles - For Use in the Dancing Class, for Illustration Purposes in the Music Class and for Pianoforte Soli.
    Dances of the British Isles - For Use in the Dancing Class, for Illustration Purposes in the Music Class and for Pianoforte Soli.
    Dances of the British Isles - For Use in the Dancing Class, for Illustration Purposes in the Music Class and for Pianoforte Soli.
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    Dances of the British Isles - For Use in the Dancing Class, for Illustration Purposes in the Music Class and for Pianoforte Soli.

    By Lucy M. Welch

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    This vintage book contains the sheet music and lyrics for a variety of traditional British dances, including country dances, Morris dances, jigs, reels, and more. Originally intended for instructional use, this volume is ideal for beginners and would make for a lovely addition to allied collections. Contents include: “Country Dances”, “Cherry Garden”, “King of Poland, The”, “Prince of Orange's Delight, The”, “Hobby Horse Dance, The”, “Wright's Wisdom”, “My Merry Companion”, “Princess Amelia”, “Calphurniar”, “Indian Emperor, The”, “Softly Robin”, “Morris Dances”, “Shepherd's Hey”, “Old Woman Tossed Up, The”, and more. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWhite Press
    Release dateFeb 22, 2018
    ISBN9781528783392
    Dances of the British Isles - For Use in the Dancing Class, for Illustration Purposes in the Music Class and for Pianoforte Soli.

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