Chattering Magpie, The

Reel · 4/4 · G major

The Chattering Magpie is a traditional Irish reel in four-four time and G major, with its exact geographic origin and composer remaining unrecorded. Played with the bright tempo and lively articulation characteristic of Irish dance music, it features rapid phrasing that emulates the chattering of birds. Because its early history is uncertain, the tune is best known today through modern traditional sessions and regional fiddle repertoires.

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