Dairy Maid, The

Jig · 6/8 · G major

The Dairy Maid is a traditional 6/8 jig set in the key of G major with an uncertain exact origin and history. As a lively dance tune, it features a brisk and playful character suited to traditional Irish and Scottish repertoires. Musicians typically perform it with a light, bouncing rhythm that emphasizes the standard phrasing and triplet feel characteristic of classic jigs.

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