Doctor Faustus' Jigg

Jig · 6/8 · D major

Doctor Faustus' Jigg is a traditional English jig preserved in early sources like John Playford's Dancing Master. Set in six-eight meter and the key of D major, it features a lively and brisk character well-suited for energetic folk dancing. Because its exact historical origins before its publication remain uncertain, its musical profile is defined by its cheerful melodic contours and driving rhythmic pulse.

Rendering music notation and GDAE tablature...