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Irish Flute Tunes

Traditional Irish Tunes Played on the Flute (iflute@googlemail.com)

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Rip the Calico

Rip the Calico

Here's a very popular reel.  It is particularly suited to the flute.

21 Jul 2007

2mins

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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

1min

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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

2mins

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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

1min

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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

2mins

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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

2mins

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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

2mins

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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

1min

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Rakish Paddy (reel)

Rakish Paddy (reel)

Here's a very popular reel. I don't know a wild pile about it.

9 Nov 2007

2mins

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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

2mins

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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

2mins

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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

2mins

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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

2mins

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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

1min

Ranked #15

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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

2mins

Ranked #16

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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

2mins

Ranked #17

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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

3mins

Ranked #18

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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

1min

Ranked #19

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Big Pat's Reel

Big Pat's Reel

Comes from big cow's?

11 Nov 2007

1min

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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

1min

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