Traditional jig · A Dorian
The Cliffs Of Moher
Also known as The Cliffs Of Mohir.
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ABC notation
X:1 T:The Cliffs Of Moher R:jig M:6/8 L:1/8 K:Ador |:a3 bag|eaf ged|c2A BAG|EFG ABd| eaa bag|eaf ged|c2A BAG|EFG A3:| e2e dBA|e2e dBA|GAB dBA|GAB dBd| e2e dBA|e2e dBA|GAB dBA|EFG A3| efe dBA|efe dBA|GAB dBA|GAB dBd| efe ded|cec BeB|GAB dBA|EFG A3|
Copy this into any ABC tool, or open the setting on The Session (transcribed by Jeremy). The Session lists 30 settings of this tune and 3 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.