Wild Duck's Flight, The

Jig · 6/8 · D major

The jig known as The Wild Duck's Flight is a lively tune composed in D major by the fiddler James McMahon. Set in 6/8 meter, it is performed with a spirited rhythm and an expressive phrasing characteristic of traditional Irish dance music. While specific historical associations and exact dates of composition remain undocumented, the tune is widely appreciated as a fine example of McMahon's idiomatic repertoire.

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