First Rain, The

Slip jig · 9/8 · E dorian

The slip jig The First Rain was composed by contemporary American musician and mandolin player Marla Fibish. Written in the key of E dorian, the tune features the characteristic 9/8 meter and lively, fluid rhythm common to traditional Irish slip jigs. It is frequently performed within the modern Celtic and traditional music communities by musicians showcasing the mandolin.

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