Hebridean Rowing Songs

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Abstract

This paper considers a number of Hebridean rowing songs and the physical conditions which apply to them, including the type of vessel, cargo, and sea-state and how these might influence musical performance. The varied characteristics of the tunes are considered in their contexts. The paper concludes with a close study of a traditional rowing song which survives with only four couplets, and details how it might be extended to render it usable.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRe-Viewing and Re-Imagining Scottish Waters in Word and Image
EditorsHugh Cheape
Chapter4
Publication statusPublished - 6 Jun 2024

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