Designed & produced by Eric Maclewis
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2008-2024
This four parts jig was written by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod, MBE (1917-1982), born on the Isle of Lewis.
NB : as for the Reels, there are many tempi to play a jig, ranged from about 120 to 136, according to the piper or his audience (dancers or listeners). The tune is of course essential for choosing a beat.
That being said, tempi under 130 are often a good option to preserve all the musicality and the grace notes clarity.
The jigs submitted here follow usually a tempo of 122 BPM for being played together during my show : that is of course only an indicative beat, as a working base.
It's obvious that this tune can go with a faster beat (see video bellow) but a lower tempo can preserve its characteristics of a march and will allow a good clarity of embellishments and strikes.
It's up to you to choose… and play!
The Hen's March
- score written by Eric Maclewis with CelticPipes
JIG