Traditional reel · D major
The Maid Behind The Bar
Also known as The Barmaid, Freastalaí Laistiar Cuntar, Freastalaí Laistiar ḍen ǥCuntar, The Haymaker, Indy's Favorite, Kiss The Maid Behind The Bar.
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X:1 T:The Maid Behind The Bar R:reel M:4/4 L:1/8 K:D |:FAAB AFED|FAAB ABde|fBBA Bcde|fBBA BcdA| FAAB AFED|FAAB ABde|fBBA BcdB|AFEF D4:| |:faab afde|fdad fd d2|efga beef|gebe gfeg| fgaf bfaf|defd e2 de|fBBA BcdB|AFEF D4:|
Copy this into any ABC tool, or open the setting on The Session (transcribed by Jeremy). The Session lists 23 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.