Tune Req: Arty McGlynn & The Blackbird

Subject: Arty McGlynn & The Blackbird
From: Fergie
Date: 22 Oct 00 - 05:02 PM

Looking for Guitar Tabs for this lovely tune which is on Arty McGlynn CD McGlynn's Fancy can any mudcatter help.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Arty McGlynn & The Blackbird
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Oct 00 - 05:49 PM

I don't know anyhing about Arty McGlynn. There's more that one song called "The Blackbird". How about giving an opening line or short description of the song to identify it.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Arty McGlynn & The Blackbird
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 22 Oct 00 - 07:18 PM

The tune in question is a tune, not a song (hence no words to quote); McGlynn learnt it from Jackie Daly.  It isn't the best-known "Blackbird", but is quite likely related to it; it's really a hornpipe played slowly rather than an air per se.  Although it's possible that there may be tab out there somewhere, I think you'll probably have to work it out for yourself.  I don't have time to track it down, but you could do your own detective work: first stop is  The Fiddler's Companion,  where you can find information about tunes called "The Blackbird" and their alternative titles.  Next, try  J C's Tunefinder,  where you can look for examples of the various tunes in a number of formats including staff notation and midi; with luck you'll find the piece you want there, though you'll have to trawl through a good bit of material.  There are plenty of other places to look, too, but these two are generally the most comprehensive for such things.

Malcolm

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Arty McGlynn & The Blackbird
From: Sorcha
Date: 22 Oct 00 - 07:35 PM

3rd choice for looking-- web wide abc index Warning!! Big Page, slow loading!

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Arty McGlynn & The Blackbird
From: Fergie
Date: 27 Oct 00 - 10:38 PM

Hey Im refreshing this thread to see if I can get more info Thanks

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Arty McGlynn & The Blackbird
From: widowmaker
Date: 28 Oct 00 - 10:06 AM

Hi drop me an e-mail at bwys [e-mail] and I'll tab it out and send it as an attachment hope this will suffice