Gan Ainm

Reel · 4/4 · D dorian

Gan Ainm is a traditional Irish reel in four-four meter and the D dorian mode, with its specific origin and composer remaining unknown. The tune is typically played with a lively, rhythmic drive characteristic of traditional sessions, emphasizing energetic phrasing and melodic ornamentation. Because the title literally translates from Gaelic as "without name," it belongs to a large class of anonymous tunes that have been preserved and transmitted orally through generations of musicians.

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