Annotation:Bobbing Joan

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BOBBING JOAN. AKA and see "Bob and Joan," "Bobbing Joe," "Bobbing John," etc. English, Country Dance Tune. D Major (Howe): G Major (Wilson). Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB.

Source for notated version:

Printed sources: Howe (1000 Jigs and Reels), c. 1867; p. 73. Wilson (Companion to the Ball Room), 1816; p. 28.

Recorded sources: Beautiful Jo BEJOCD-36, Dave Shepherd & Becky Price - "Ashburnham" (from the Winder manuscript, early 19th century, Wyresdale, Lancashire).

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