Fiddlin' from the Emerald Isle

Traditional Irish Folk Tunes

Fiddlin' from the Emerald Isle

Trad., arr. William McConnell

Catalogue number: C246
Former catalogue number: SP669
Duets: Violin Duet or Violin & Viola Duet with optional cello part
ISMN: 979-0-57081-246-2
Grades: Grades 5-6
Price: £17.95

Availability: Print and Download

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Previous Publisher(s): Spartan Press

Series: Flexible Folk Ensemble

A flexible compendium of Irish folk tunes arranged for two violins OR violin & viola, plus optional cello. The Irish are a naturally musical people. This is reflected in the beauty of their folk music which ranges from the wild rhythmic jig to the emotional, deeply moving air or ballad.

Contents

  • The Barley Grain — Jig
  • Belfast Linen — Jig
  • Big Barney — Jig
  • Come Fly, Let’s A’ to the Bridal — Jig
  • Bangor Regatta — Jig
  • County Down — Jig
  • Flanagan’s Jig — Jig
  • Garry Owen — Jig
  • Horacee the Rake — Jig
  • Hunting the Hare — Jig
  • Jaunting Car for Six — Jig
  • The Jug of Punch — Reel
  • Lannagan’s Ball — Jig
  • Rakes of Kildare — Jig
  • Mary Murphy — Jig
  • McRory’s Breeks — Jig
  • Mickie Murphy — Jig
  • Beautiful Molly McKeon — Ballad
  • The New Tenpenny — Jig
  • Paddy McGuire — Jig
  • The One-Horned Cow — Jig
  • Paddy Wack — Jig
  • The Plains of Mayo — Jig
  • Rory O’More — Jig
  • The Shamrock — Jig
  • The Spinning Wheel — Ballad
  • Sprightly Kitty — Reel
  • St. Patrick’s Day — Jig
  • Dublin Street Ballad — Ballad
  • The Kerry Boys — Ballad
  • Milking Time is Over — Reel

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