Persons of Quality n. 1: Emigrants, religious exiles, political rebels, serving men sold for a
term of service, apprentices, children stolen, maidens pressed, and others
who went from Great Britain to the American Plantations 1600 – 1700.
Next of Kynaston
The tunes, dances and their sources.
- Andrew Shaw’s books of dance reconstructions and music can be found at www.lemmingsreprieve.org.uk or cdss.org
- Blenheim House, a stately tune in D Major by Kynaston, is found in 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1711. The dance is a Longways duple minor, 2/2 time, and our recording is AAB x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in Mr. Kynaston’s Famous Dance.
- Count Leon, a wistful tune in the key of A minor, was composed by Kynaston, from 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1710. The dance is a 3 couple set in 3/2 time, and our recording is AABB x 3. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in Mr. Kynaston’s Famous Dance.
- Emperor of the Moon is a driving tune in the key of G minor. It was composed by Motley, from The Dancing-Master 8th ed. 1690. The dance is a Longways duple minor in 2/2 time, and our recording is AABB x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in Emperor of the Moon.
- Fop’s Fancy is a gentle tune in the key of F Major, found in 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1715. The dance is a Longways duple minor in 3/2 time, and our recording is AABBCC x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in The She Favourite.
- Lady Dainty is a driving tune in the key of D minor, composed by Kynaston, from 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1710. The dance is a Longways duple minor in 2/2 time, and our recording is AABB x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in The She Favourite.
- The Merry Conclusion, or Mr. Kynaston's Famous Dance, is a 3/2 tune in A minor composed by Kynaston, found in 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1716. The dance is a Longways duple minor, and our recording is AABBCCDD x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in Mr. Kynaston’s Famous Dance.
- Neat, Mr. John, a sweet tune in A Major, was composed by Kynaston, for 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1718. The dance is a 3 couple set in 2/2 time, and our recording is AABB x 6. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in Mr. Kynaston’s Famous Dance.
- Two tunes for the same dance: Neptune's Triumph in C Major is found in 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1713, and Old Hob in D Major is found in the 2nd Compleat Country Dancing-Master 1719. The dance is a Longways duple minor in 6/8 time, and our recording is AABB x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in The She Favourite.
- The Old Maid in Hopes, a driving tune in the key of D minor was written by Kynaston, and is found in 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1718. The dance is a Longways triple minor in 2/2 time, and our recording is AABB x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in Emperor of the Moon.
- Orange Nan, a lovely 3/2 tune in F Major, is found in 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1713. The dance is a Longways duple minor, and our recording is AABB x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in The She Favourite.
- The She Favourite, a compelling tune in the key of A minor, was composed by Kynaston, from 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1711. The dance is in a 3 couple set, in 3/2 time and our recording is AABB x 6. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in The She Favourite.
- Vaughn’s Ramble, a joyous slip-jig in the key of A Major, was composed by Kynaston, from 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1711. The dance is a Longways duple minor in 9/8 time, and our recording is AABB x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in The She Favourite.
- Well Done Jack is a joyous tune in the key of A Major composed by Kynaston, from 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1718. The dance is a Longways duple minor in 2/2 time, and our recording is AABB x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in The She Favourite.
- Whiskers is a gentle tune in the key of G Major found in 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1713. The dance is a Longways triple minor in 2/4 time, and our recording is AAB x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in The She Favourite.
- Woodstock Park, a joyous D major jig by Kynaston, is found in 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1711. The dance is a Longways duple minor in 6/8 time, and our recording is AAB x 7. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in Mr. Kynaston’s Famous Dance.
- Young Damon's Flight, a mysterious slip-jig in B minor, was composed by Kynaston, for 24 New Country Dances for the Year 1717. The dance is a
3 couple set in 9/8 time, and our recording is AABB x 6. Andrew Shaw’s reconstruction of the dance is in The She Favourite.