Burning Snowball, The

Jig · 6/8 · E dorian

The Burning Snowball is a contemporary jig composed by flute player Johnny McCarthy. Set in E Dorian, the tune is written in 6/8 meter with a lively and energetic character well-suited for traditional Irish sessions. Because it is a recently composed piece rather than an older standard, it lacks centuries-old historical associations, but it has gained popularity among modern practitioners of traditional music.

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