Charlie's Aunt

Jig · 6/8 · D mixolydian

Charlie's Aunt is an Irish double jig in 6/8 meter and the D mixolydian mode, though its exact geographic origin and composer remain unknown. The tune is typically performed in a lively and rhythmic style characteristic of traditional dance music, making it well suited for social dancing and sessions. Because detailed historical records for the piece are scarce, musicians rely on its stylistic features to place it within the broader repertoire of traditional Irish jigs.

Rendering music notation and GDAE tablature...