Craignish Milkmaid

Slip jig · 9/8 · E major

Craignish Milkmaid is a slip jig in nine-eight meter composed by Aidan O'Rourke. The tune is set in E major and features the characteristic flowing, tripartite rhythm typical of the slip jig form. Because detailed historical associations for the piece are not widely documented, performers typically focus on its modern compositional background and lively melodic character.

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