Strike The Gay Harp

Jig · 6/8 · D major

Strike The Gay Harp is a traditional 6/8 jig in the key of D major composed by the eighteenth-century Irish musician Walker Jackson. The tune is characterized by a lively and rhythmic double jig tempo that is well suited to traditional Irish set dancing and social gatherings. Because detailed historical records regarding Jackson's life and the exact date of composition are scarce, the tune's musical character and its enduring presence in standard session repertoires remain its most notable features.

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