Traditional reel · A Dorian
The Star Of Munster
Also known as The Bright Star Of Munster, Kitty's Wishes, Munster, Munster's Stars, Realt Na Mumhain, Star O Munster.
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ABC notation
X:1 T:The Star Of Munster R:reel M:4/4 L:1/8 K:Ador |:ed|c2Ac B2GB|AGEF GEDG|EAAB cBcd|eaaf gfed| cBAc BAGB|AGEF GEDG|EAAB cded|cABG A2:| |:de|eaab ageg|agbg agef|gfga gfef|gfaf gfdf| eaab ageg|agbg agef|g2ge a2ga|bgaf ge:|
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 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.