Chief O'Neill's Favourite

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

Chief O'Neill's Favourite is a traditional Irish hornpipe in D major and 4/4 meter, though its exact composer and early origins remain uncertain. The tune is characterized by its lively, intricate melody and smooth phrasing, making it a staple of traditional session playing. It was popularized and named in honor of Francis O'Neill, the Chicago police chief and prolific collector of Irish music who did much to preserve the tradition in the early twentieth century.

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