Hopeful, The

Jig · 6/8 · A major

The jig known as The Hopeful is a contemporary composition in 6/8 meter set in the key of A major by composer Wilfried Besse. Because traditional historical associations and specific performance lineages for this piece are not widely documented, musicians typically approach it with a lively and expressive spirit suited to modern folk dance repertoires. The tune features a bright, optimistic melodic character that flows naturally within the bouncy compound duple rhythm characteristic of traditional jigs.

Rendering music notation and GDAE tablature...