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INDIAN NATION [3]. American, Reel. G Major. GDad tuning (fidle). AABB. Carpenter's and Haley's versions are clearly related, but somewhat distanced; Carpenter's tune is a simplified version of Haley's melody.

Sources for notated versions: Ernie Carpenter [1] (West Virginia) [Milliner & Koken]; Ed Haley (Eastern Kentucky) [Milliner & Koken].

Printed sources: Milliner & Koken (Milliner-Koken Collection of American Fiddle Tunes), 2011; p. 319 (two versions).

Recorded sources: Augusta Heritage Records AHR-023, Ernie Carpenter - "Old-Time Fiddle Tunes from the Elk River Country" (2001). Rounder 1131, Ed Haley - "Ed Haley, vol. 1; Forked Deer."

See also listing at:
Hear Ernie Carpenter's version at Slippery Hill [2]
Hear Ed Haley's version at Slippery Hill [3]