Blackbanks, The

Waltz · 3/4 · D major

Composed by Maura O'Connor and Thomas Barrett, The Blackbanks is a traditional-style waltz written in three-four meter and D major. The tune features a graceful and flowing melodic character well-suited to the characteristic phrasing and expressive lift of Irish instrumental dance music. Specific historical associations for the piece are not widely documented in standard traditional tune collections.

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