The Butlers of Glen Avenue

Written by Paul Conlon. Posted in Advanced Level, Belfast Trad, Intermediate Level, Latest Posts

A great tune I learned from the playing of Kevin Crawford’s first solo recording ‘D flute Album’ which was composed by banjoist Tony Sullivan.

 

 

first part
  • d e G  e d b  |  d e G  B  |  d e G  A – B |  E D B   E D B  A |
  • d e G  e d b  |  d e G  B  |  D B D   G’ F E | D B A   G:||
second part
  • G’ A’ B’  A’ G’ E  |  D E G’ B  |  G’ A’ B’  G’ A’ B’ |  D B D   E   D |
  • G’ A’ B’  A’ G’ E  |  D E G’ B  |  D B D   G’ F E  |  D B A  G  :||

 

The Butlers of Glen Avenue played slowly

 

 

 

The Butlers of Glen Avenue played jig speed

 

Denis Doody’s Polka

Written by Paul Conlon. Posted in Beginner Level, Latest Posts

Denis Doody’s Polka is the second tune of the ‘Maggie In The Wood’ set which we will be learning this term. The polka is in the key of D major.

(The orange text letters indicate notes that run quickly together)

Denis Doody’s Polka played slowly

 

first part
  • |  d A B A   D  – D C#  |  B A B C#   B A f# A    |
  • |  d A B A   D  – D C#  |  B A   B C# D   E D D –  |
second part (1st time around)
  • |  F# A E A   D A C# A  |  B A B C#  B A f# A    |
  • |  F# A E A   D A C# A  |  B A   B C# D   E D D – |
second part (2nd time around)
  • |  F# A E A   D A C# A  |  B A B C#   B A f# A    |
  • |  d A B A      D –  D C#  |  B A   B C# D   E D D – |
Denis Doody’s Polka played faster
Maggie In The Wood & Denis Doody’s Polka Set

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