Book 1

First published in 1924, the first of the number RSCDS Books. Contains detailed instructions for 12 dances with full piano scores for the original tunes. For the dance instructions in modern standard terminology please see the combined Books 1 to 6.

• Petronella   R, 4 cpl longwise, 32
• The Triumph   R, 4 cpl longwise, 24
• Circassian Circle   R, Round room, 32
• The Nut   J, 4 cpl longwise, 24
• Meg Merrilees   R, 4 cpl longwise, 24
• Flowers of Edinburgh   R, 4 cpl longwise, 32
• Strip the Willow or Drops of Brandy   9/8, 4 cpl longwise, 40
• Duke of Perth or Pease Strae or Broun`s Reel   R, 4 cpl longwise, 32
• Rory O`More   J, 4 cpl longwise, 32
• Fight about the Fireside   R, 4 cpl longwise, 32
• Cumberland Reel   J, 4 cpl longwise, 32
• Merry Lads of Ayr   R, 4 cpl longwise, 32