Gravediggers, The

Jig · 6/8 · D major

The jig known as The Gravediggers is composed by Mark Kelly. Written in six-eight meter and set in the key of D major, the tune features the lively rhythm and characteristic phrasing typical of traditional Irish dance music. Because specific historical associations and detailed provenance for the piece are not widely documented, its exact background remains uncertain.

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