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The Morris Book, Part 1 - A History of Morris Dancing, With a Description of Eleven Dances as Performed by the Morris-Men of England by Cecil J. Sharp
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This step is called in the Notation--High.

It has always to be remembered that in Morris dancing, unless definite
instructions be given to the contrary, every movement or part of a
movement is begun by stepping out with the right foot.

DIAGRAMS OF MORRIS STEPS.

WITH NOTATION MARKS ADDED.

Steps used in 4-time music (whether simple or compound). The letters R
and L signify right or left foot.

[Illustration: BEATS 1 2 3 4

STEPS R L R L]

This is called in the Notation--4/1.

[Illustration: BEATS 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

STEPS R R L L R R L L]

This is called in the Notation--4/2.

[Illustration: BEATS 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4