Tadgh's Ailment

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

Tadgh's Ailment is a traditional Irish hornpipe in 4/4 meter that is typically played in the key of D major. Because its specific historical origins and composer are not historically documented, the tune circulates primarily through traditional session playing. Musically, it features the characteristic dotted rhythm and lively, bouncy phrasing standard to traditional dance music of this genre.

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