Christening, The

Jig · 6/8 · D major

The jig known as The Christening is a traditional-style Irish tune composed by button accordion player Donal Murphy. Set in D major with a lively 6/8 meter, it is characterized by a bright, rhythmic bounce well-suited for energetic social dancing. While specific historical associations or older archival origins for the tune are not widely documented, it remains a vibrant addition to contemporary traditional repertoires.

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