Hag's Purse, The

Jig · 6/8 · D mixolydian

The Hag's Purse is a traditional Irish jig played in six-eight meter and typically set in the D mixolydian mode. Its specific composer and historical origins are not established, but the tune has long been a staple of the traditional Irish session repertoire. It is characterized by a lively, driving rhythm and a playful melodic contour that demands nimble fingerwork on instruments like the fiddle and flute.

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