The White House Mazurka by Norman Holmes

November 2021

The White House was a farmhouse and landmark close to where the composer lived in the Durham Dales during the late eighties.

This tune has two distinct parts with each part being repeated. It benefits from adding a gently swing to the rhythm as it is played. Written in the key of A, watch out for the G# in a couple of places.

The tune is included in The Slow Session Tunebook (available in our online shop) and an audio file is included below as an example of how it can be played.

Simon Ireson has recorded a version of this tune for you to play along with.