Strayaway Child, The

Jig · 6/8 · E minor

The Strayaway Child is a traditional Irish jig in six-eight time and E minor that is famously associated with the repertoire of the renowned Sligo fiddler Michael Coleman. Characterized by its unusual multi-part structure and lyrical yet driving momentum, the tune requires a fluid and expressive playing style to navigate its shifting moods. Because its exact historical origins remain uncertain, musicians prize it primarily as a showcase for virtuosic ornament and narrative-like variation.

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