Crossing Warness

Jig · 6/8 · D major

Crossing Warness is a contemporary 6/8 jig composed by Shetland fiddler Stewart Shearer, who named the tune after a stretch of turbulent tidal water near his home. Written in D major, the piece features a lively and intricate melodic contour that demands nimble fingerwork and a driving, rhythmic lift characteristic of modern Shetland fiddle style. While it does not carry an older historical association, the tune has quickly become a favorite within the contemporary traditional music community.

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