Written for Pam’s mother, who loved to dance. This tune makes a nice Celtic style set when preceded by the slow air, Lament for Sarah June.

Practice video

Here is a computer generated flute with a follow-along prompt to help with learning the tune or practicing the chords.

(The video managed the repeats like this: AABB AB with the final ending played at the end, but you don’t have to do it that way. AABB AABB is fine.)

Sheet music preview

Sheet music download

The story behind the tune

I found this tune in a notebook right after Lament for Sarah June. They make a nice set when played together, with the slow air first, then the jig.

Pam wrote the first part in Bm and the second part in G, but I’ve put them it in Em/G because (a) I think she was trying for a minor-major modulation, and using the relative minor works just fine and is less confusing, and (b) this way it fits within the range of a recorder, flute or whistle. Chords are mine. -HH