River Bend

Jig · 6/8 · A mixolydian

Composed by the renowned Cape Breton fiddler Dan R. MacDonald, River Bend is a lively 6/8 jig set in A Mixolydian mode. Because specific historical associations for the tune are not widely documented, its tradition rests entirely within the vibrant regional fiddle repertoire of Nova Scotia. The melody features a driving, rhythmic character well-suited for traditional Scottish-style step dancing and energetic group playing.

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