Tuesday 30 August 2011
Tune of the Day: The Swallowtail Jig
Traditional Irish jig
This is a very popular traditional tune in Ireland, Britain and North America, especially with beginners, although it is often considered too hackneyed for session play. The title “Swallowtail Jig”, in conjunction with the alternate title “The Dancing Master”, may possibly refer to the type of coat typically worn the by early 19th-century dancing master.
This jig is often played in a set with the famous “The Irish Washerwoman”.