Ship Doctor, The

Slip jig · 9/8 · E minor

The Ship Doctor is a traditional Irish slip jig in nine-eighth meter and E minor, though its precise geographic origin and composer remain unknown. Characteristic of the slip jig repertoire, it features a lively and flowing rhythmic drive well-suited for spirited dancing and fiddle playing. Without a specific historical association or documented early source, the tune is preserved primarily through modern traditional sessions and regional performance practice.

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