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Theme code Index
5553
Also known as
Composer/Core Source
Region
United States
Genre/Style
Old-Time, Texas/Oklahoma
Meter/Rhythm
Reel (single/double)
Key/Tonic of
A
Accidental
1 sharp
Mode
Dorian
Time signature
2/2
History
USA(Southwest)
Structure
ABCBA
Editor/Compiler
Biography:Marion Thede
Book/Manuscript title
Book:The Fiddle Book
Tune and/or Page number
p. 64
Year of publication/Date of MS
1967
Artist
Title of recording
Record label/Catalogue nr.
Year recorded
Media
Score ( )
X:1
T:Went to the River and I Couldn't Get Across
M:C|
L:1/8
R:Slow Reel
N:Play ABCBA
N:Play 1st strain in 2nd position
S:Dave Reiner - Fiddle Hell 2014
Z:Andrew Kuntz
K:Ador
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