Tom Billy's Favourite

Slide · 12/8 · D major

Tom Billy's Favourite is a traditional Irish slide that has long been a staple of the repertoire in the Sliabh Luachra region of County Kerry and West Cork. Played in a lively 12/8 meter, it features a characteristic bouncing rhythm and an uplifting, energetic character designed to accompany traditional set dancing. While the specific composer remains unknown, the tune is deeply associated with the vibrant fiddle-playing tradition of master musician Tom Billy Murphy, after whom it is named.

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