Brown Haired Maiden

Jig · 6/8 · D mixolydian

Brown Haired Maiden is a traditional Irish jig whose exact geographic origin and composer remain uncertain. Written in 6/8 meter and centered in the D mixolydian mode, the tune has an upbeat and lyrical character well-suited to standard Irish traditional dance sessions. It is most commonly played with a rhythmic, bounding style that emphasizes the flowing triplets characteristic of traditional jigs.

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