Beldam, The

Jig · 6/8 · E minor

The Beldam is a traditional jig in six-eight meter and the key of E minor, with its exact geographic origin and composer remaining unrecorded. Like many tunes in this form, it features a lively, skipping rhythm and a driving melodic character suited for spirited folk dancing. Because specific historical associations and early manuscript sources for this piece are not well established, musicians typically approach it with an energetic and rhythmic style typical of standard Irish traditional ensemble playing.

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