New Year's Day (Bhliadhn Ur)

Scottish strathspey (4/4 time) -- Key of G mixolydian (0 sharps)

(Time through) Daniel Barbara-Lee Denise Val Dale Tony
1 Bass pizz. Dulcimer chords ??? Melody Chords Melody
2 Bass arco Dulcimer chords ??? Melody Chords Melody

Tempo is quarter-note = 84 bpm, counting in "1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4" ("two for free").

Background: an early transcription of this tune is found in the Captain Simon Fraser Collection from 1816. The traditional Scottish "strathspey" tune form propels a dance where each dancer must avoid stepping on a pair of crossed swords laid on the floor.