Pendle Witches, The

Slip jig · 9/8 · D major

The Pendle Witches is a traditional slip jig in nine-eight meter and D major, though its exact origins and composer are not historically documented. As a slip jig, it features a characteristic lively and bounding compound triple rhythm that drives the melody forward with energetic momentum. The tune is typically performed in a brisk, lighthearted style common to English and Celtic dance traditions, making it popular among contemporary folk musicians.

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