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ID:3211
Title:The Scotch Measure
Formation: LW duple
Summary:Cross and cast
Line facing up
Lead up
RH turn and LH turn
Circle left
Corners cross
Set
Half double figure of 8
Composer:Henry Purcell
Music:Amphytrion, tune
CDs:Purcell, Encore! by Assembly Players
The next dance is… by Kenton Ramblers LP
Lovers Luck by Sociall Musick
Devices for Dancing by The Broadside Band
Author:
Sources:Bray 1699
Road to Ruin, The
Purcell Playford
Ralph Page Book
Another Look at Playford
Barnes Book of ECD Tunes (Vol. 1)

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