Johnny McIljohn’s Reel

This is a pretty simple tune to learn to get the term started, but fun to play with others. It sounds like a Shetland tune, and has been recorded by Cathal McConnell from the Scottish band ‘Boys of the Lough’ but Johnny McIljohn was a Northern Irish musician. There are a couple of tunes under the same name so enjoy learning the tune.
Lunasa recently recorded a great version of the tune in their new album “Redwood.”

Johnny McIljohn’s

Music Files:

• Johnny McIljohn’s Music Sheet PDF
• Johnny McIljohn’s (with TAB) Music Sheet PDF
• MIDI music file

Welcome to the new Autumn term 2016. Our first tune will be a popular jig called out on the ocean played in the key of G major. The tune has been recorded by many musicians in various keys i.e A major, D major and C major. When we have the tune well practiced we can maybe try out a different key.