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Tune Polska efter Kings Selma Olofsdotter

Also known as:

  • Polska from the playing of Kings Selma Olofsdotter
  • Kings Selma

There's something wonderful about a tune with an empty first beat! I've written the tune as I analyse the rhythm, but you should listen to these versions to make your own mind up, especially if you're not familiar with polskas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exibow2_GEM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty48tLp2CqE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnAwU66Pllw
...the last of which has some different notes, altering the mood slightly and emphasising the sun-coming-out-from-behind-the-clouds feeling of the second part. And listen to the way the harmony varies under the repeated phrase in the first part. These three versions together make a fascinating comparison!

Trad arr. © 2020 Ben Paley

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Recordings:

  • Hedningarna, '"Kaksi!", 1991

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