I was lucky enough to find Ryan's Mammoth Collection and want to give it to you, so you can learn these wonderful tunes. The thing about fiddle tunes is they don't fade away. Plus, there's tons of them!
Reel's a popular English dance from the 16th to 19th centuries, the name "hornpipe" derives from an early double-reed instrument made from animal horn. Contemporary hornpipes are in 2/4 or 4/4 and are played more slowly than the reel and in a dotted rhythm.
Jigs an English/Celtic dance tune popularized in the 16th century that in triple time. There are 4 types of jigs: single (6/8), double (12/8), slip (9/8), and straight.
Hornpipes a popular English dance from the 16th to 19th centuries, the name "hornpipe" derives from an early double-reed instrument made from animal horn. Contemporary hornpipes are in 2/4 or 4/4 and are played more slowly than the reel and in a dotted rhythm.
