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Posted by albert52, written by Irish Traditional
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Size: 1,564kb, uploaded 9/17/2011 8:28:42 PM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish / Playing Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum)
Here is a tune that has stuck with me for over ten years now, and is a staple for me when I play at Old folks homes and such. On the fiddle I treat it as a ballad style, and on the Tenor Banjo more of a dance tune. I have heard many Irish bands play this tune at "sub-light speed", and then again have heard fiddlers play it quite slowly and sweetly.
Hope you enjoy
AJ
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3 comments on “Star of County Down (Bm) Tuning is GDae”
JanetB Says:
Monday, September 19, 2011 @4:15:48 PM
A really pretty tune. I've often heard it played sadder, but it's not a sad song. Thanks for reminding me, I think I'll play it happier next time!
albert52 Says:
Monday, September 19, 2011 @5:33:43 PM
Thanks Janet. Yes, it actually is a happy song. I have a piece that is called Blind Mary written by Turlough O'Carolan that I don't have the lyrics to, but when I play it the music doesn't sound sad, but it is played quite slowly (around 84) and in 2/4. i transcribed it to 4/4 so my friends can follow along. A lot of them don't understand the 2/4 concept. I play it on Tenor Guitar GDae.
I listen to you sound files there, and I see you have quite a minstrel style. Very nice indeed.
AJ
Jack Baker Says:
Saturday, September 24, 2011 @9:16:38 AM
Albert,
Great tune, great playing....Jack Baker NYC
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