Annotation:Dawning of the Day (3)

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DAWNING OF THE DAY [3] (Fáinne geal an lae). AKA - "Break of Day (The)," "Toriad y Dydd." Welsh, Air (4/4 time). A Minor. Standard tuning (fiddle). AAB. The air is sometimes said to have orignated in Wales, although Frank Kidson thought the English country dance tune "Windsor Terrace (1)" was a precursor.

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: William Bingley (North Wales...delineated from two excursions, vol. 2), 1804; p. 8. O'Neill (Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies), 1979; No. 108, p. 20.

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