The a part of this tune is like a variation of the third part of ‘the slashers’, although it’s in a different key. The B-part of this tune is it’s own thing altogether. I think these two tunes are a little bit too different to be considered variations on the same tune.
I just learned this tune from a friend. I’m sure I already heard it. I tried to find a version on the Internet via Tune Pal and it seams to be Nowhere.
I agree that the Harmony Hill version is great.
Another possible relative is a Scottish jig called Miss Rae of Eskgrove played by Jimmy Shand. Listening to it reminded me of this tune, and in the same key as on Harmony Hill.
“Jackson’s Maids”
Source for this name:
“Handed Down: Country Fiddling and Dancing in East and Central Down” by Nigel Boullier
- a wonderful book which also includes transcriptions for many tunes…
Page 82: Jig - Jackson’s Maids - from a handwritten manuscript by John Simpson…
There does seem to be some confusion regarding the key, but as it is interestingly different I am considering adding a version closely following this one…
- handwritten manuscript by John Simpson of Drumreagh, East County Down, 1836-1917…
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