wightmana’s three comments

  • Alternate Name

    This piece exists in the Scottish Border fiddle repertoire as “Beltane Time”. It is played as a 6/8 March. Beltane is 1st of May and signifies the arrival of summer. more…

  • Up Downey

    Sorry, my earlier comments on the A and B parts need to be reversed. I learned the tune the other way round from how it is printed here! more…

  • Up Downey

    The A part of this tune owes much to the Scottish tune “Charlie is my Darling”. I like the syncopation of the B part. Overall, a worthy addition to the repertoire. more…