Mary of the Candle

Manx tune in 6/8 time -- key of D major (2 sharps)

Form on this arrangement is A-A-B ; A-A-B ; A-A-B-A

(Time through) Daniel Barbara-Lee Denise Val Dale Tony
1 Bass pizz. joins Val on 2nd A part; chord changes B part (tacit) (tacit) Solo 1st A part (tacit) (Count in for Val)
2 Bass chord changes D flute starting at B part Melody Melody (tacit) (tacit)
3 Bass chord changes D flute Melody Melody Chords Melody

Tempo is dotted-quarter-note = 80 bpm (two beats per measure), counting in "1-2-1-2".

Background: This is a Manx tune (i.e. from the Isle of Man). This tune was traditionally played at the celebration of Candlemas (2nd of February) with lighted candles. A traditional dance form where four couples plus an additional female dancer is also associated with this tune.