Bould Thady Quill, The

Jig · 6/8 · G major

The Bould Thady Quill is a traditional Irish double jig in 6/8 meter and G major that celebrates a well-known, flamboyant local character from County Cork. The tune is traditionally played with a lively and driving tempo suited for energetic social dancing, featuring a bright, memorable melody that moves briskly through its modal phrasing. Because its exact composer and precise date of origin are not historically recorded, the tune survives through generations of oral transmission within the Irish traditional music repertoire.

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