X:1
T:Master Giles
M:6/8
L:1/8
B:Neil Stewart – Circus Tunes No. 2 (c. 1791, p. 1)
N:Stewart published 8 small volumes of tunes played
N:at the Edinburgh Royal Circus in the 1790’s. See also
N:John Watlen’s circus collection.
Z:AK/Fiddler’s Companion
K:Bb
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B2B TB>AB|c2c f2f|egf edc|B3 B2:|
|:f|~f>ef ~d>ef|g2g Tg3|Ta>ga f>ga|b2b b Tb3|
Tf>ef def|g2a bag|fed cBA|B3 B2:|
MASTER GILES. AKA and see "Chelmsford Races," "Hullichan Jig," "Guard House (The)," "Marchioness (The)," "Soldier's Dance." English, Scottish; Jig (6/8 time). B Flat Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. Master Giles was a young and talented horseback rider and member of the equestrian team at Edinburgh's Royal Circus during the 1791 season, known as "The Little Devil on Horseback."
Additional notes
Source for notated version: -
Printed sources : - Neil Stewart (A Selection of Favorite Airs as Performed at the Royal Circus Edinburgh and Sadlers Wells London No. 2), 1791; p. 1.
