The Connaughtman’s Rambles

Jig, D, Irish Traditional
TrailJams Tune of the Week for June 24, 2021; May 7, 2023

The Connaughtman's Rambles. Traditional Irish Jig, D. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together May 7, 2023. Illustration copyright 2021, 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org

Connaught (Connacht) is a province of Ireland, composed of the counties Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo. In ancient times it was a kingdom of Ireland, named for the descendants of Conn. To be a Connaughtman, as in the tune’s title, is to be a man of Connacht. A ramble is a walking or hiking tour.

Recordings

Dots (Music Notation)

As always for traditional tunes, the musical notation and chords do not indicate the “right” way to play the tune, but are a useful reference.

Sheet music and chords for The Connaughtman’s Rambles. Traditional Irish jig in D. Arrangement: Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org.
Play from the Dots
Slow tempo 70bpm
Moderate tempo 90bpm

Sets

Examples of sets that include this tune.

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