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Thread #138267 Message #3164618
Posted By: harmonic miner
03-Jun-11 - 05:13 AM
Thread Name: Tune Req: Do you know a sad fiddle air/lament?
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Do you know a sad fiddle air/lament?
A lot of 'slow airs' payed at Irish trad sessions are based on the melodies of songs. On of my favourites in a minor key is 'Anach Chuain' based on a song based on the poem by Raftery. Or The Lark in the Clear Air - lyrics are probably cheerful but melody is melancholy when played slowly