Birdwatcher, The

Slip jig · 9/8 · D mixolydian

The Birdwatcher is a modern slip jig composed by Alan Reid and written in the key of D mixolydian. Set in a 9/8 meter, the tune features the distinctive bouncing rhythm and driving character typical of slip jigs. Because specific historical associations and traditional background details are not established for this recent composition, its appeal lies entirely in its engaging melodic craftsmanship.

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