The Mug of Brown Ale

Traditional Irish Jig, A Dorian
TrailJams Tune of the Week for September 2, 2021; January 8, 2023

The Mug of Brown Ale. Jig, A Dorian. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together January 8, 2023. Illustration copyright 2021, 2022 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org

A popular session tune and a popular session beverage.

Recordings

Sheet Music

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 Mug of Brown Ale, traditional Irish Jig in A Dorian. Arrangement: Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org
Play from the Dots
Slow tempo 70bpm
Moderate tempo 90bpm

Sets

Examples of sets that include this tune.

References and Resources

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