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Thread #69609   Message #3300884
Posted By: GUEST,leeneia
02-Feb-12 - 11:17 AM
Thread Name: Origins: 'A Mhuire Mhathair' - NZ Maori origin?
Subject: RE: Origins: 'A Mhuire Mháthair' - NZ Maori origin?
Thanks for the abc, george, but when I converted it to standard notation, it was pretty daunting. All those dots!

I found a page that offers the modern 4/4 version and a 3/4 version from 1926. (The links are at the bottom of the page.) So much for all the debate on what time the song is in; we can swing either way. Here's the link:

pokarekare page

As for origin, it suggests that it may be a Dalmatian fiddler's tune. I like it!

This is a beautiful melody. Thanks to all who brought it up.