Annotation:German Beau (The)
X:1 T:German Beau, The M:C| L:1/8 K:D A2|d4 A2d2|e3c A2f2|g2f2 e2d2|cdec ABcA| d4 A2d2|e3c A2g2|fafd egec|d6:| |:A2|defg a2de|fgab a2a2|b3a b2c'2|d'4 c'2d'2| b4 g2e2|a4 f2d2|g2f2 e2d2|cdec ABcA| d4 A2d2|e3c A2g2|fafd egec|d6:||
GERMAN BEAU, THE. 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)
