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Theme code Index
1H315 3H752H
Also known as
Alexanders's , Alexander's Favourite , Ballymanus Fair , Byrne's Hornpipe (2) , Crannciuil Allistair , Goswick Kirn , Grimaldi's Hornpipe , Jolly Butchers (4) (The) , Kelly's Hornpipe (5) , Prunoble's Hornpipe , Sandlark (The) , Tom Cat's Hornpipe
Composer/Core Source
Region
Ireland
Genre/Style
Irish
Meter/Rhythm
Hornpipe/Clog
Key/Tonic of
D
Accidental
2 sharps
Mode
Ionian (Major)
Time signature
4/4
History
Structure
AABB
Editor/Compiler
Francis O'Neill
Book/Manuscript title
Book:Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies
Tune and/or Page number
No. 1683
Year of publication/Date of MS
1903
Artist
Biography:Liam Walsh
Title of recording
Stack of Barley Medley
Record label/Catalogue nr.
Decca F3816 (78 RPM)
Year recorded
1933
Media
Score 1 )
X:1
T:Alexander's Hornpipe
M:C
L:1/8
R:Hornpipe
S:O'Neill - Music of Ireland (1903), No. 1683
Z:AK/Fiddler's Companion
K:D Major
(3ABc|:dAFA DFAd|fdcd A2ef|gfed edcd|(3efe(3dcB A2(3ABc|
dAFA DFAd|fdcd A2ef|gfed cABc|1(3dddf2 d2(3ABc:|2(3dddf2 d2AG||
|:FAdA FAdA|GBdB GBdB|Acec Acec|dfaf (3dfd(3BAG|
FAdA FAdA|GBdB GBdB|Aceg fdec|1(3dddf2 d2AG:|2(3dddf2 d2(3ABc||
