High Road To Cork, The

Slip jig · 9/8 · A dorian

The High Road to Cork is a traditional Irish slip jig in A dorian mode with a 9/8 meter, though its specific composer and historical origins are not established. As a slip jig, it features a lively, bounding rhythm divided into three triplets per measure, making it characteristic of the rapid dance tunes found in the traditional repertoire. The tune is typically played with a driving, fluid style that emphasizes the flowing phrasing inherent to the 9/8 time signature.

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