Road Downhill, The

Jig · 6/8 · D mixolydian

The traditional Irish jig known as The Road Downhill is played in six-eight meter and typically set in the D mixolydian mode. Because specific historical associations and composer details are not well established, its precise origins remain uncertain. Musicians characteristically perform this lively dance tune with a rhythmic bounce that highlights its spirited melodic contours.

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