Peter's Peerie Boat

Jig · 6/8 · D major

Peter's Peerie Boat is a traditional-style jig in 6/8 meter and D major composed by the renowned Shetland fiddler Tom Anderson. Written with a lively and charming character, the tune is typically played with the rhythmic drive and distinct bowing style characteristic of traditional Shetland fiddle music. While the precise date of its composition is uncertain, the piece has become a beloved and widely played standard within the contemporary Scottish and Shetland fiddle repertoires.

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