Fair Helen of Kirkconnel

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 Theme code Index    1H3H3H 3H66
 Also known as    Fair Helen, Kirkconnel Lea
 Composer/Core Source    
 Region    England, Scotland
 Genre/Style    English, Northumbrian/Borders, Scottish
 Meter/Rhythm    Air/Lament/Listening Piece
 Key/Tonic of    D
 Accidental    2 sharps
 Mode    Ionian (Major)
 Time signature    3/4
 History    
 Structure    One part
 Editor/Compiler    John Rook
 Book/Manuscript title    Book:John Rook music manuscript collection
 Tune and/or Page number    p. 203
 Year of publication/Date of MS    1840
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