Traditional reel · A Dorian
Rakish Paddy
Also known as Cabar Feidh, Cabar Feigh, Caber Feidh, Caber Feigh, Caberfeidh, The Deer's Antlers.
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ABC notation
X:1 T:Rakish Paddy R:reel M:4/4 L:1/8 K:Ador |:c4 c2 AB|cBAG Ec c2|Add^c defe|dcAG FGAB| c4 c2 AB|cBAG EDCE|DEFG ABcA|dcAG F2 D2:| |:eg g2 ag g2|eg g2 ed^cd|ea a2 ba a2|ea a2 egdg| eg g2 ag g2|fed^c defg|afge fde^c|dcAG F2 D2:|
Copy this into any ABC tool, or open the setting on The Session (transcribed by Jeremy). The Session lists 28 settings of this tune and 3 recordings.
Playing it on a wind instrument
Traditional reels 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.