X:1
T:Mr. Rickets
M:2/4
L:1/8
B:Neil Stewart – Circus Tunes No. 3 (c. 1791, p. 2)
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:F
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MR. RICKETS. AKA and see "Miss Forbes’ Farewell," "Miss Forbes’ Farewell to Banff." Scottish, Country Dance Tune (2/4). F Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. The tune was associated with the performances of John Bill Rickets, a star equestrian performer at Edinburgh's Royal Circus during the 1791-1792 seasons.
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. 3), 1791; p. 2.
