Butterfly, The

Slip jig · 9/8 · E minor

Composed by the renowned Irish fiddler Tommy Potts, The Butterfly is a celebrated slip jig in nine-eighths time and the key of E minor. The tune features a distinctive, fluid melodic contour and an asymmetrical rhythm that demands a light, bouncy playing style from instrumentalists. Although its exact date of composition is uncertain, it has become a staple of modern traditional Irish music sessions worldwide.

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