Session-Widow's Lament, The

Jig · 6/8 · G major

The Session-Widow's Lament is a contemporary 6/8 jig in G major composed by Aidan Crossey. As a traditional-style dance tune, it features the characteristic bouncy rhythm and flowing melodic contours typical of standard Irish session jigs. Because specific historical associations and detailed performance traditions for this modern composition are not widely documented, players typically interpret it with the lively phrasing and ornamentation common to contemporary session music.

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