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The Rakes of Kildare (sheet music)

This is a very popular tune as a Strip the Willow at ceilidhs. It is fun and easy to learn on the fiddle.

Details

Instruments:
Fiddle
Key:
A minor
Arrangers:
Taigh na Teud
Time signature:
6/8
Articulations:
Bowing, Chords
Tune Types:
Jig
Composers:
Traditional
Origin:
Scottish
Level:
Intermediate
Tempo:
Dottet crotchet = 100
Occasions:
Ceilidh
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