Hoffedd Ap Hywel

Slip jig · 9/8 · F major

Hoffedd Ap Hywel, whose title translates from Welsh as the preference or delight of Hywel, is a traditional tune of uncertain precise origin and historical association. Written in F major and structured as a slip jig in 9/8 meter, it features the characteristic flowing and bounding rhythmic drive common to this dance form. Because its early history remains largely unrecorded, performers approach the tune with a focus on its lively melodic contour and spirited triple-time feel.

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