Traditional jig · G major
Donnybrook Fair
Also known as An Carbhat, Andy Keone's, Aonach Domhnach Broc, Aonach Domhnach Brocach, The Caravat, The Humours Of Donnybrook.
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X:1 T:Donnybrook Fair R:jig M:6/8 L:1/8 K:G |:GFG AGA|Bee dBA|BAB GAB|AGE DED| G2G A2A|Bee dBA|B2B GAB|AGF G3:| gfe fed|efe dBA|Bee dBA|Bee e2f| [1gfe fed|efe dBA|BAB GAB|AGF G2f:| [2gfg aga|bge dBA|B2B GAB|AGF G3||
Copy this into any ABC tool, or open the setting on The Session (transcribed by Jeremy). The Session lists 8 settings of this tune and 2 recordings.
Playing it on a wind instrument
Traditional jigs are dance music — lift and rhythm matter more than speed. Learn the tune slowly by ear first, then add ornaments (cuts, taps, rolls). Clarinet and sax players: use the transposition menu above so the part matches the fiddle and flute players.