Straw Rope, The

Jig · 6/8 · D major

The jig known as The Straw Rope is a traditional-style tune in six-eight meter and D major composed by the well-known fiddler and composer Josephine Keegan. Because detailed historical associations and the exact date of composition are not widely documented for this piece, its background remains centered on its modern traditional adoption within Irish music circles. It features the characteristic bouncy and rhythmic character typical of a standard jig, making it a lively addition to contemporary session repertoires.

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