Galloping O'Hogan

Jig · 6/8 · G major

Galloping O'Hogan is a traditional Irish jig in six-eight meter and G major whose exact historical origins and composer are not definitively established. Driven by a lively and rhythmic momentum suited to its namesake, the tune is traditionally played with a bouncy articulation that emphasizes the characteristic compound meter of the form. While specific early historical associations remain undocumented, the tune is widely embraced in contemporary traditional sessions as a spirited repertoire piece.

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