Although now usually played as a jig, traditionally this tune was played with a free rhythm imitating the motion of a ship at sea. It is often played with Da New Rigged Ship.
Da New Rigged Ship - A Modal / A Major / A MinorReeli
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Tune Information
Author: Traditional
Origin: Shetland
This is traditional reel from the playing of Peter Fraser (1837 - 1934) of Finnigarth, Waas (aka Walls) on Shetland. The tune celebrates the fitting out of a fishing boat or ship with new sails and mast. It is often played after Da Full Rigged Ship