Humours Of Strand Road, The

Jig · 6/8 · D major

The Humours Of Strand Road is a traditional Irish jig in six-eight meter and D major composed by an unknown author. Because its specific historical origins and early documentation are uncertain, the tune is best defined by its lively rhythmic drive and characteristic melodic phrasing typical of traditional instrumental dance music. It is commonly performed in session settings by traditional musicians who value its spirited character and idiomatic flow on instruments like the fiddle and flute.

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