Quartz, The

Jig · 6/8 · D mixolydian

The jig The Quartz was composed by the contemporary fiddler Gráinne Brady. Written in 6/8 meter and set in D mixolydian, the tune features an energetic character typical of modern Celtic dance music. Because specific historical associations and traditional backgrounds are not documented for this modern composition, its performance style relies entirely on the nuanced phrasing of contemporary fiddling.

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