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Strathspeys

A Scottish dance tune in 4/4, often with dotted rhythms and a measured pulse. These playable settings come from Kerr's nineteenth-century collection.

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  • The Blue Bells of Scotland

    Suggested tempo: 1/4 = 84 BPM

    A Scottish tune from Kerr's nineteenth-century collection, without lyrics.

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  • The Highlands of Scotland

    Suggested tempo: 1/4 = 88 BPM

    A two-part strathspey printed in Kerr's fourth collection.

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  • The Jolly Beggar

    Suggested tempo: 1/4 = 88 BPM

    A strathspey from Kerr's nineteenth-century collection.

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  • The Clachan

    Suggested tempo: 1/4 = 88 BPM

    A Scottish strathspey from Kerr's nineteenth-century collection; its alternate ending is regularized for playback.

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  • Fill Your Glasses

    Suggested tempo: 1/4 = 92 BPM

    A two-part strathspey in Kerr's fourth collection; alternate endings and triplets are regularized.

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  • The Ferry

    Historical melody · complete tune

    A complete strathspey from Kerr's nineteenth-century collection, including both endings.

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  • Bonnie Charlie

    c. 1875 edition · one complete music page

    The complete “Bonnie Charlie” from Kerr's Collection of Merry Melodies, Vol. 4 (No. 127). The source notation is for single-line melody.

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  • Graham's Rant

    c. 1875 edition · 1 page

    Complete score of “Graham's Rant” from Kerr's Collection of Merry Melodies (No. 129).

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  • The Bonny Broom

    c. 1875 edition · 1 page

    Complete historical score of “The Bonny Broom” from Kerr's Collection of Merry Melodies (No. 131).

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  • Sweet Molly (Kerr, no. 125)

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    Sweet Molly (Kerr, no. 125): complete single melody score (19th c.).

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