False Promise, The

Jig · 6/8 · D major

The jig known as The False Promise is a modern composition written in D major by Aidan Crossey. Set in a standard 6/8 meter, the tune features an engaging and lively rhythmic character idiomatic for contemporary Irish traditional music sessions. Because it is a recently composed piece, it lacks the deep historical associations of older traditional repertoire, but it has gained popularity among modern accordion and fiddle players.

Rendering music notation and GDAE tablature...