Lonely Woods Of Upton, The

Slide · 12/8 · G major

The traditional Irish slide known as The Lonely Woods Of Upton is played in 6/8 or 12/8 meter and features the bright, major tonality characteristic of the genre. Its specific geographic origin and original composer are not historically documented, so it survives primarily through traditional session playing. The tune is typically performed with the lively, bouncing rhythm and flowing articulation that define traditional Irish slide playing.

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