Annotation:First of March (The)
Tune properties and standard notation
FIRST OF MARCH, THE (An Cead La {Na} Marta). Irish, Reel. G Major. Standard tuning. The first of March is St. David's Day. David is the patron saint of Wales. AA'B (O'Neill/1850 & 1001): AABB' (O'Neill/Krassen).
Source for notated version:
Printed sources: O'Neill (Krassen), 1976; p. 125. O'Neill (Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies), 1903; No. 1357, p. 253. O'Neill (Dance Music of Ireland: 1001 Gems), 1907; No. 611, p. 111.
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