X:1
T:Sweet Briar [2], The
M:6/8
L:1/8
R:Jig
B:Finnegan/Curtin Manuscript (Sliabh Luachra, Co. Cork, mid-19th century,
B:No. 9, p. 4)
B: https://www.itma.ie/digital-library/manuscript/finnegan-curtin-manuscript
N:The ms. predates the introduction of quadrille-based polkas and slides that
N:now characterize the music of Sliabh Luachra region, thought to have been
N:introduced in the latter 19th century.
S:Breandán Breathnach (1912-85) obtained the ms. from E. Finnegan, who had it
S:from D. Curtin of Stagmount, Rockchapel, Co Cork.
N:Tune sounds better in G dorian ('f' natural note)
Z:AK/Fiddler’s Companion
K:G
cAG G2G|ABA G2A|cAG GAG|f3 e2d|
cAG G2G|ABA G2A|c2A cde|f3 e2d:|
|:e2g gag|e2g gag|e2g gag|f3 e2d|
e2g gag|gag gag|e2a a2g|f3 e2d:|