Annotation:Dawning of the Day (3)
Tune properties and standard notation
DAWNING OF THE DAY [3] (Fáinne Geal an Lae). Irish, Air (4/4 time). D Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AAB. The air is originally from Wales.
Source for notated version: Walsh [O'Neill]. William Walsh was a Chicago police patrolman originally from Oughterard, on the banks of Lough Corrib, County Galway, born in 1859. He emigrated to the United States and joined the Chicago police force in 1891. Walsh learned the Great Highland bagpipes at an early age, and was one of the most notable pipers in the city.
Printed sources: O'Neill (Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies), 1979; No. 108, p. 20.
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