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The tune has some antiquity. A version was published in London by the Thompsons under the title "[[Miss Sandy's Delight]]" in their '''Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances, vol. 5''' (1788). Even earlier, the melody was established on the Continent. | |||
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|f_printed_sources= Keegan ('''The Keegan Tunes'''), 2002; p. 111. Laufman ('''Okay, Let's Try a Contra, Men on the Right, Ladies on the Left, Up and Down the Hall'''), 1973; p. 27. | |f_printed_sources= Keegan ('''The Keegan Tunes'''), 2002; p. 111. Laufman ('''Okay, Let's Try a Contra, Men on the Right, Ladies on the Left, Up and Down the Hall'''), 1973; p. 27. | ||
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GERMAN BEAU, THE. AKA and see "Miss Sandy's Delight," English, Irish, American; Contra Dance Tune (cut time). G Major (Keegan): D Major (Laufman). Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. There is a set dance, known as a northern Irish ceili dance, called 'The Three Tunes' for which "The German Beau" is often played as the third accompaniment melody (preceded by "Haste to the Wedding (1)" and "Leslie's Hornpipe"). The figures are printed by Keegan (2002), while the set below is from Ten Irish Figure Dances (1947):
A. Sides (16 bars)
B. Rings (8 bars)
C. Lead Around (8 bars)
D. Stamp and Clap (2 x 8 bars)
E. See-Saw (16 bars)
F. Roly-Poly (2 x 12 bars)
G. Hook and Chain (16 bars)
H. Rings (16 bars)
I. Sides under Arms (8 bars)
J. Stamp and Clap (2 x 8 bars)
K. Thread the Needle (2 x 8 bars)
L. Roly-Poly (2 x 12 bars)
The tune has some antiquity. A version was published in London by the Thompsons under the title "Miss Sandy's Delight" in their Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances, vol. 5 (1788). Even earlier, the melody was established on the Continent.
