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Playfords The Dancing Master for Violin
Playfords The Dancing Master for Violin
A selection of dances from the celebrated manual published by John Playford (1623-1686) in 1651 arranged by Cecil Sharp. Playford’s book, which contains both melodies and instructions for dance movements, remains popular to this day
1. Mr Beveridge's Maggot from John Playford's '...
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Mr Beveridge's Maggot from John Playford's '...
2. Upon a Summer's Day (from Playford's English Da...
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Upon a Summer's Day (from Playford's English Da...
3. The Black Nag from John Playford's 'Dancing Mas...
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The Black Nag from John Playford's 'Dancing Mas...
4. Parson's Farewell from John Playford's 'Dan...
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Parson's Farewell from John Playford's 'Dan...
5. Sellenger's Round from John Playford's 'Dan...
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Sellenger's Round from John Playford's 'Dan...
6. Jenny Pluck Pears, from John Playford's 'Dancin...
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Jenny Pluck Pears, from John Playford's 'Dancin...
7. Gathering Peascods from John Playford's 'Dancin...
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Gathering Peascods from John Playford's 'Dancin...
8. Newcastle from John Playford's 'Dancing Master&...
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Newcastle from John Playford's 'Dancing Master&...
9. Prince Rupert's March from John Playford's '...
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Prince Rupert's March from John Playford's '...
10. Grimstock from John Playford's 'Dancing Master&...
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Grimstock from John Playford's 'Dancing Master&...