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Johnny Cope (audio)

This tune was written in 1745 soon after the battle of Prestonpans. It has been ascribed to Adam Skirving, a farmer who lived near the battlefield. It is still very popular to this day as a fiddle tune and song.

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Details

Instruments:
Fiddle
Tune Types:
Air
Composers:
Traditional
Date:
18th Century
Origin:
Scottish
Level:
Beginners / Intermediate
Tempo:
Crotchet = 100
Occasions:
Ceilidh, Hogmanay, St Andrew's Night
Length:
ca. 1 min, 4 secs
Key:
D major
Arrangers:
Taigh na Teud
Performers:
Christine Martin
Time signature:
4/4
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