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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: The Belfast Hornpipe.


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robmac07 - Posted - 03/16/2016:  23:41:50


Here's an attempt at the Belfast Hornpipe by a near beginner. I tried it on my old Gibson TB-00 just for St Patrick's Day. Love to hear any other versions here.


benhockenberry - Posted - 03/17/2016:  05:37:44


Nice job, Rob!

mikeyes - Posted - 03/17/2016:  08:09:59


Another nice job, rob!

Mike Keyes

brewerpaul - Posted - 03/19/2016:  04:25:24


Very nice, especially for a "near beginner".  That's one of my all time favorite tunes. I learned it first on whistle, then mandolin, and now I play it on banjo.  I usually play it as a medley, following Boys of Bluehill.

Klondike Waldo - Posted - 03/29/2016:  18:46:50


Niclely done, Rob.  Brewerpaul- I play Harvest Home with Boys of Bluehill.

brewerpaul - Posted - 03/30/2016:  18:14:06


Waldo-- I sometimes play all three together, at least playing at home for myself.

Tom Hanway - Posted - 04/12/2016:  03:47:11


Lovely stuff, Rob. Good medley suggestions here. One can also play this tune into 'The Rights of Man', or vice versa, adding triplets to the A-part just like the triplets to 'The Right's of Man' (A-part).  It works for me. 



Best ~ Tom 

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