Gallop

The Duroseau family's approach to Haitian mereng was of the sautant variation. Like Théramène Ménès, the Duroseaus saw the meringue as similar to the two-step and notation in 2/4. If there really were 3 different types of meringue (lente, "lively" and carnavalesque), the meringues recorded by Fabre Duroseau fall in the lively camp. This, in turn, means they were likely intended for dancing. They also sound somewhat like ragtime, which may not entirely be a coincidence as some Haitians were inspired by African American music. Ford Dabney, a black American composer who lived in Haiti for a few years in the beginning of the 20th century, is an example of the interest Haitians held in ragtime. Additional highlights from Haitian Piano include "Jeannette" and "Un Soir #2." The latter is more of a meringue lente with the typical grace and elegance of the genre. Some hints of jazz and ragtime can be heard.