Arran Boat Song

Arran Boat Song is a Scottish waltz—although some people call it an air. I play it more measured than an air, in a 1-2-3, 1-2-3 rhythm consistent with a waltz. It is in E Dorian: E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D, and moves between the low and high register, making it a nice tune for practicing tone quality and intonation.

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