Bellangare Races, The

Jig · 6/8 · G major

The Bellangare Races, The is a traditional 6/8 jig set in the key of G major with an exact origin that is currently uncertain. As a lively dance tune, it features the characteristic bouncy rhythm and phrasing typical of traditional Irish jigs in compound meter. Because historical records regarding its precise composer and early background are lacking, the tune is best known through its continued performance in contemporary traditional sessions.

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