First Trout, The

Jig · 6/8 · E mixolydian

The First Trout is a contemporary jig composed by Conor McCarthy. Written in six-eight meter and set in the E mixolydian mode, the tune has a lively and rhythmic character well-suited to traditional Irish ensemble playing. Because it is a recently composed piece, it lacks the older historical associations of traditional folk tunes, though it has gained popularity in modern session repertoires.

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