Annotation:Humors of Ballinlass (The)

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 HUMORS OF BALLINLASS, THE (Sugra Baile-an-Leasa). AKA and see "Chancellor (The)," "Feis Hornpipe." Irish, Hornpipe. G Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB'. "Chancellor (The)" title was used for this tune by North Kerry fiddler Paddy O'Sullivan, remarks Paul de Grae, who says he "always assumed that the title was a reference to Chancellor Bismark, but have not a shred of evidence to support that notion."  Source for notated version:  Printed sources: Cotter (Traditional Irish Tin Whistle Tutor), 1989; 34. O'Neill (Dance Music of Ireland: 1001 Gems), 1907; No. 942, p. 161.  Recorded sources:

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