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Since this is a set of
traditional folk tunes, there will be many
subtle variations between written versions. Freddie's tune is
played as written. Da Blue Yow is a short tune, so it may be
played up to three times. It may seem unusual to have a
3/4 (it isn't played as a waltz) followed by a reel in the same
set. This is explained by the tradition of playing a slow
air, followed by a normal-speed reel. Freddie's Tune is usually
played as a slower "listening tune". Freddie was Fredamann Stickle,
composer and fiddler, who lived in the second half of the 18th
century. A yow is a sheep. Ornamentation: If you
can't be bothered with ornamentation, ignore it. If you are a
medium player and want a party piece, be guided by the written
ornamentation here. If you want to become a better player, ignore
this ornamentation and work out your own. Da Blue Yow is often
played with swing.
  Edith Slater helped (greatly) with the chords for this set. |
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