Banshee, The

Reel · 4/4 · G major

The Banshee is a well-known 4/4 reel in G major composed by the traditional flute player James McMahon. Featuring a lively and flowing character, this fiddle and flute staple is typically played with a smooth yet driving rhythm well-suited for Irish traditional dance sessions. While the exact date of its composition remains uncertain, the tune has become a widely recorded standard in the global Irish traditional music repertoire.

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