Fly In The Porter, The

Jig · 6/8 · D mixolydian

The Fly In The Porter is a traditional 6/8 jig in the key of D mixolydian composed by the well-known accordion player Paddy O'Brien. As an Irish traditional tune, it is typically played with a lively, rhythmic bounce that highlights the fluid phrasing characteristic of the composer's style. While its exact date of composition is not widely documented, O'Brien's extensive body of published tunes remains a staple of modern traditional repertoire.

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