Ranked #1
Rip the Calico
Rip the Calico
Here's a very popular reel. It is particularly suited to the flute.
21 Jul 2007
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2mins
Ranked #2
The Maids of Mitchelstown
The Maids of Mitchelstown
Here's a reel which fairly popular and which I like despite never knowing whether E, F natural of F sharp should be in s... Read more
23 Aug 2007
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1min
Ranked #3
The Chicago Reel
The Chicago Reel
I was asked to post this tune and am grateful to have been asked. I don't know why I hadn't thought of it myself. The ... Read more
17 Feb 2008
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2mins
Ranked #4
Money in Every Pocket but My Own
Money in Every Pocket but My Own
Here's a tune high in vitamin C. Also called the 'Belfast March', named after a town low in every vitamin. https://th... Read more
8 Jun 2019
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1min
Ranked #5
Maudabawn Chapel (reel)
Maudabawn Chapel (reel)
Here's another tune I was asked to put on.One of my problems with playing this tune is that is seems to have far more no... Read more
27 Nov 2007
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2mins
Ranked #6
Do you want any more? (jig)
Do you want any more? (jig)
I think this is also called The Collier's Jig. There's a collier's reel too which has the same general selection if not... Read more
6 Feb 2011
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2mins
Ranked #7
Martin Wynne's No.1 (reel)
Martin Wynne's No.1 (reel)
Here's another Martin Wynne thing. I'm not sure where I learned it but it seems to have been hovering about in quite a ... Read more
16 Feb 2008
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2mins
Ranked #8
The Moneymusk (highland)
The Moneymusk (highland)
There are lots of versions of this highland. This is in danger of sounding like none of them but it is an attempt to at... Read more
6 Sep 2008
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1min
Ranked #9
Rakish Paddy (reel)
Rakish Paddy (reel)
Here's a very popular reel. I don't know a wild pile about it.
9 Nov 2007
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2mins
Ranked #10
Knocknagow (jig)
Knocknagow (jig)
Here's a tune I was asked a while ago to play. I've always been a bit allergic to this tune - I'm not sure why - I thin... Read more
26 Apr 2011
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2mins
Ranked #11
The Thrush in the Storm
The Thrush in the Storm
I hope the title of this reel refers to matters ornithological and meteorological and not medical.I was reminded of this... Read more
10 Mar 2012
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2mins
Ranked #12
The Milky Way (reel)
The Milky Way (reel)
This reel was made in space for the flute; sorry this effort isn't as out of this world as the title would suggest.
11 May 2019
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2mins
Ranked #13
The Cow that ate the Blanket (reel)
The Cow that ate the Blanket (reel)
I think there's also a jig with this name - or is that 'the milker that masticated the mattress' ?
12 Nov 2010
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2mins
Ranked #14
Terry Hi Ho the Grinder (slip jig)
Terry Hi Ho the Grinder (slip jig)
Here's a tune with a funny name. I learned it from a flute player with a less peculiar appellation, i.e. Harry Bradley.... Read more
8 Jan 2012
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1min
Ranked #15
Tonn Teine (reel)
Tonn Teine (reel)
Here's the one that goes with the other two (Paddy O'Brien tunes I posted a while ago). I've just been reminded that I ... Read more
20 Nov 2010
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2mins
Ranked #16
The London Clog
The London Clog
Here's a tune which Tom Morrison recorded i 1928. London clogs are probably mainly fatbergs in the sewers these days. ... Read more
19 May 2019
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2mins
Ranked #17
Carolan’s Concerto
Carolan’s Concerto
Here's a different sort of tune by way of a change. I've just played each part singly the first time round. If I appea... Read more
26 Apr 2012
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3mins
Ranked #18
The Lazy Dog Highland
The Lazy Dog Highland
This one used to be played by Con Cassidy. I should maybe let lazy dogs lie and not try to rush them. The tune bit me ... Read more
23 Aug 2008
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1min
Ranked #19
Big Pat's Reel
Big Pat's Reel
Comes from big cow's?
11 Nov 2007
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1min
Ranked #20
The Girls of Banbridge (jig)
The Girls of Banbridge (jig)
Here's an approximation of O'Neill's version of a popular jig. The dots can be found at: http://www.oldmusicproject.com... Read more
16 May 2012
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1min