There are a few different versions of this tune out there which all sound different to each other. A great little tune which we will play with Johnny McIljohns as a set. Also goes nice with ‘The Star of Munster’.

• The Blacksmith’s Reel music sheet 
• The Blacksmith’s Reel music sheet with TAB 
• The Blacksmith’s Reel midi file

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