Tune of the Week

What is a “Tune of the Week?” From thousands of tunes that we could play, it is useful to choose one to focus on. The “Tune of the Week” is one selected tune to polish up and then play together. It’s for fun, and to build our repertoire and skill individually and as a community.

These are tunes chosen by the TrailJams group to practice and then play together. Click on an image below to visit the tune’s page, with sheet music, chords, links to recordings, and more.

Comb Your Hair and Curl It, Hop Jig, E Dorian

Out on the Ocean. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together Jul 11, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Out on the Ocean, Jig, G

The Sailor’s Bonnet, Reel, D

Tobin's Favorite. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together May 28, 2023. Illustration copyright 2021, 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Tobin’s Favorite, Jig, D

The Rolling Waves. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together May 21, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Rolling Waves (D, a.k.a. The Humours of Trim)

O'Keefe's Slide. Traditional Irish Slide. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together May 14, 2023. Illustration copyright 2021, 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — O’Keefe’s Side (A Dorian)

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 — The Connaughtman’s Rambles (Jig, D)

The Road to Lisdoonvarna. Traditional Irish Slide. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Pay it together April 30, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Road to Lisdoonvarna (Slide, E Dorian)

Lady Ann Montgomery. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Traditional Irish Reel. Play it together April 23, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. — Lady Ann Montgomery (Reel, D)

The Blackthorn Stick. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together April 16, 2023. Illustration copyright 2022, 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Blackthorn Stick (Jig, G)

The Rambling Pitchfork. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week Play it together April 9, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. — The Rambling Pitchfork (Jig, D)

The Girl I Left Behind Me. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together April 2, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Girl I Left Behind Me (Polka & March, G)

The Humours of Derrycrossane. Traditional Irish Slip Jig. TraiJams Tune of the Week. Play it together March 26, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Humours of Derrycrossane (Slip Jig, G)

Dunphy's Hornpipe. Traditional Irish. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together March 19, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Dunphy’s Hornpipe (G)

The Reconciliation, traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together March 12, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. — The Reconciliation (Reel, A)

Swallowtail Jig. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together March 5, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Swallowtail Jig, E Dorian

The Congress Reel, A Dorian

My Darling Asleep. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Traditional Irish Jig. Play it together February 19, 2023. Image copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — My Darling Asleep, Jig, D

The Maids of Mitchelstown. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together February 12, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Maids of Mitchelstown, Reel, D Dorian

Ger the Rigger, traditional Irish Polka. Play it together February 5, 2023. TrailJams tune of the week. Picture of a man working with chains and hooks in the fog. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Ger the Rigger, Polka, A

The Musical Priest, traditional Irish Reel, TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together January 29, 2023. Illustration copyright 2021-2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Musical Priest, Reel, Bm (Reprised)

The Plains of Boyle, Irish Hornpipe, TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together January 22, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Plains of Boyle, Hornpipe, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week. The Earl's Chair. Irish Reel. Play it together January 15, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Earl’s Chair, Reel, D (Reprised)

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 — The Mug of Brown Ale, Jig, A Dorian (Reprised)

Have a Drink With Me - Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together January 1, 2023. Illustration copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Have a Drink with Me, Jig, G

Munster Buttermilk or Christmas Day in the Morning. Traditional Irish jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together December 25, 2022. Image copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Munster Buttermilk, Jig, G (a.k.a. Christmas Day in the Morning)

Traditional Irish slip jig in Bm. Sheet music, play-along tracks, and other learning resources. Also known as: The Humours Of Whisky; The Humors Of Whiskey — The Humours of Whiskey, Slip Jig, Bm

The Galway Rambler; Traditional Irish reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together December 11, 2022. Image copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Galway Rambler, Reel, G

Ballydesmond Polka No. 1 (Tom Billy's Polka) Traditional Irish. TrailJams Tune of the Week - Play it together December 4, 2022 trailjams.org Image copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay — Ballydesmond Polka 1 (A Dorian, a.k.a. Tom Billy’s Polka)

Drops of Brandy, Traditional Irish Slip Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together November 27, 2022. Image copyright Jonathan Lay 2022. trailjams.org — Drops of Brandy, Slip Jig, G

Apples in Winter; Traditional Irish Jig; Play it together November 20, 2022. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Illustration copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Apples in Winter, Jig, E Dorian (Reprised)

Devanney's Goat; Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together November 13, 2022. Image copyright Jonathan Lay, 2022. trailjams.org. Original image of goat & farm animals is in the public domain, from the book "Billy Whiskers at Home," US copyright 1924. — Devanney’s Goat, Reel, D

Hardiman the Fiddler: Traditional Irish slip jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together November 6, 2022. Illustration copyright Jonathan Lay 2022. trailjams.org — Hardiman the Fiddler, Slip Jig, D Mixolydian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: I Buried my Wife and Danced on Her Grave. Traditional Irish Jig. Play it together October 30, 2022. trailjams.org. Illustration copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay. — I Buried my Wife and Danced on Her Grave, Jig, D Mixolydian

TrailJams Tune of the Week. Ballydesmond Polka No. 2, The Jib Polka, traditional Irish Polka. Play it together October 23, 2022. Image copyright Jonathan Lay, 2022. trailjams.org — Ballydesmond Polka 2 (A Dorian, a.k.a. The Jib Polka)

Swinging on a Gate. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together October 16, 2022. trailjams.org Illustration copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay — Swinging on a Gate, Reel, G

The Old Favorite. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together October 9, 2022. trailjams.org copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay — The Old Favorite, Jig, G

Ballydesmond Polka No. 3. The Mist on the Glen. Traditional Irish. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together October 2, 2022. copyright Jonathan Lay 2022. trailjams.org — Ballydesmond Polka 3 (A Dorian, a.k.a. The Mist on the Glen)

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Man of the House. Traditional Irish Reel. Play it together September 25, 2022. TrailJams. trailjams.org copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay — The Man of the House, Reel, E Dorian

TrailJams Tune of the Week. Traditional Irish Slip Jig. A Fig for a Kiss. Play it together September 18, 2022. Illustration copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — A Fig for a Kiss, Slip Jig, E Dorian

TrailJams Tune of the Week. The Hag at the Churn. Traditional Irish Jig. Play it together September 11, 2022. trailjams.org — The Hag at the Churn, Jig, D Mixolydian

The Boys of Ballisodare. Irish slip jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together September 4, 2022. trailjams.org — The Boys of Ballisodare, Slip Jig, G

Sheehan's Reel. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together August 28, 2022. trailjams.org — Sheehan’s Reel, D

The Wise Maid who never got married. Traditional Irish reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together August 21, 2022. trailjams.org copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay — The Wise Maid, Reel, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week. Cronin's Hornpipe. Traditional Irish Hornpipe. Play it together August 14, 2022. trailjams.org — Cronin’s Hornpipe, G

The Humours of Tullycrine. Traditional Irish Hornpipe. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together August 7, 2022. trailjams.org — The Humours of Tullycrine, Hornpipe, A Dorian

TrailJams Tune of the Week. Behind the Haystack. Traditional Irish Jig. Play it together July 31, 2022. trailjams.org — Behind the Haystack, Jig, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week. The Old Copperplate, Traditional Irish Reel. Play it together July 24, 2022. trailjams.org
Copyright 2022, Jonathan Lay — The Old Copperplate, Reel, A Dorian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Merrily Kissed the Quaker. Traditional Irish Side. Play it together July 17, 2022. trailjams.org — Merrily Kissed the Quaker, Slide G

The Star Above the Garter. Traditional Irish Slide. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together July 10, 2022. — The Star Above the Garter, Slide, G

The Gypsy Princess. Traditional Irish Barndance. Play it together July 3, 2022. TrailJams Tune of the Week. trailjams.org — The Gypsy Princess, Barndance, G

The Humours of Tulla. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together June 16, 2022. — The Humours of Tulla, Reel, D

The Cordal Jig. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together June 19, 2022. trailjams.org — The Cordal Jig, D

Gallagher's Frolics. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together June 12, 2022. trailjams.org — Gallagher’s Frolics, Jig, E Dorian (Em)

Tuamgraney Castle. Traditional Irish Hornpipe. TrialJams Tune of the Week. Play it together June 5, 2022. trailjams.org — Tuamgraney Castle, Hornpipe, A Dorian

Kitty's Wedding. Traditional Irish Hornpipe. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together May 29, 2022. — Kitty’s Wedding, Hornpipe, D

Poll Ha'penny. Traditional Irish Hornpipe. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together May 22, 2022. trailjams.org — Poll Ha’penny, Hornpipe, A Mixolydian

TrailJams Tune of the Week. The Silver Speer. Traditional Irish Reel. Play it together May 15, 2022. — The Silver Spear, Reel, D

The Earl's Chair. Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together May 8, 2022. — The Earl’s Chair, Reel, D

Larry O'Gaff's; Traditional Irish jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together May 1, 2022. Illustration of a man in19th century costume, with top hat and stick. — Larry O’Gaff’s, Jig, G

Jerry's Beaver Hat. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together April 24, 2022. — Jerry’s Beaver Hat, Jig, D

Haste to the Wedding. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together April 17, 2022. — Haste the Wedding, Jig, D

The Pipe on the Hob (3-part). Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together April 10, 2022. — The Pipe on the Hob, Jig, A Dorian

Rolling in the Ryegrass. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together April 3, 2022. — Rolling in the Ryegrass, Reel, D

The Blackthorn Stick. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together March 27, 2022. — The Blackthorn Stick, Jig, G

The Cup of Tea, Reel, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Father Kelly's Reel. Irish Reel -- Father P.J. Kelly's The Rossmore Jetty. Play it together March 13, 2022. — Father Kelly’s Reel (The Rossmore Jetty), G

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Murroe Polka. Play it together March 6, 2022 — Murroe Polka, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Castle Kelly; traditional Irish reel. Play it together February 27, 2022 — Castle Kelly, Reel, Am

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Little Diamond Polka; traditional Irish polka. Play it together February 20, 2022 — Little Diamond Polka, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Maids of Ardagh; traditional Irish polka. Play it together February 13, 2022 — The Maids of Ardagh, Polka, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Kid on the Mountain; traditional Irish slip jig. Play it together February 6, 2022 — The Kid on the Mountain, Slip Jig, Em

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Gander in the Pratie Hole. Traditional Irish jig. Play it together January 30, 2022. — Gander in the Pratie Hole, Jig, D Mixolydian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Jimmy Ward's. Traditional Irish jig. Play it together January 23, 2022. — Jimmy Ward’s, Jig, G

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Miss McLeod's Reel (Hop High Ladies). Traditional Irish reel. Play it together January 16, 2022. — Miss McLeod’s Reel (Hop High Ladies), G

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Sally Gardens. Traditional Irish reel. Play it together January 9, 2022. — The Sally Gardens, Reel, G

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Mountain Road. Irish reel. Play it together January 2, 2022. — The Mountain Road, Reel, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Denis Murphy's Slide. Traditional Irish slide. Play it together December 26, 2021 — Denis Murphy’s Slide, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: O'Keefe's Slide. Traditional Irish slide. Play it together December 19, 2021 — O’Keefe’s Slide, A Dorian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Brosna Slide. Traditional Irish slide. Play it together December 12, 2021 — The Brosna Slide, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: John Doherty's Mazurka. Traditional Irish Mazurka. Play it together December 5, 2021. — John Doherty’s Mazurka, Mazurka, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Sonny's Mazurka. Traditional Irish Mazurka. Play it together November 28, 2021. — Sonny’s Mazurka, Mazurka, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Musical Priest. Traditional Irish reel. Play it together November 21, 2021 — The Musical Priest, Reel, Bm

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Blarney Pilgrim. Traditional Irish jig. Play it together November 14, 2021. — The Blarney Pilgrim, Jig, D Mixolydian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Apples in Winter. Traditional Irish jig. Play it the week of October 31, 2021. — Apples in Winter, Jig, E Dorian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Tobin's Favorite Jig. Traditional Irish jig. Play it the week of October 24, 2021. — Tobin’s Favorite, Jig, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Drowsy Maggie. Traditional Irish Reel. Play it the week of October 17, 2021. — Drowsy Maggie, Reel, E Dorian

The Wind that Shakes the Barley, Reel, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Merry Blacksmith. Traditional Irish Reel. Play it together October 7, 2021. — The Merry Blacksmith, Reel, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week, Jacky Tar, Traditional Hornpipe. Play it September 30, 2021. — Jacky Tar, Hornpipe, Em

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Kitty Lie Over. Traditional Irish Jig. Play it together September 23, 2021. — Kitty Lie Over (The Frost is All Over), Jig, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Garrett Barry's Jig. Traditional Irish Jig. Play it together September 16, 2021. — Garrett Barry’s Jig, D Mixolydian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Far from Home. Traditional Irish Reel. Play it together September 9, 2021. — Far from Home, Reel, G

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Mug of Brown Ale. Jig, A Dorian. Play it together September 2, 2021. — The Mug of Brown Ale, Jig, A Dorian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Star of Munster. Traditional Irish Reel. Play it together August 26, 2021. — The Star of Munster, Reel, A Dorian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Julia Delaney's. Traditional Irish Reel. Play it together August 19, 2021. — Julia Delaney’s, Reel, D Dorian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Tam Lin. Reel, Dm. Play it together August 12, 2021. — Tam Lin, Reel, Dm

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Black Rogue. Traditional Irish Jig. Play it together August 5, 2021. — The Black Rogue, Jig, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Moon and Seven Stars. Traditional jig, D. Play it together July 29, 2021. — The Moon and Seven Stars, Jig, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Peacock's Feather #2. Hornpipe, D. Play it together July 22, 2021. — The Peacock’s Feather #2, Hornpipe, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Banshee. Irish Reel, G. Play it together July 15, 2021. — The Banshee, Reel, G

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Maid Behind the Bar. Traditional Irish Reel, D. Play it together July 8, 2021. — The Maid Behind the Bar, Reel, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Cooley's Reel. Reel, E minor (E Dorian). Play it together July 1, 2021. — Cooley’s Reel, Em (E Dorian)

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Connaughtman's Rambles. Traditional Irish Jig, D. Play it together June 24, 2021. — The Connaughtman’s Rambles, Jig, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Peacock's Feather #1. Hornpipe, D Dorian. Play it together June 17, 2021. — The Peacock’s Feather #1, Hornpipe, D Dorian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: Scatter the Mud. Jig, A Dorian. Play it together June 10, 2021. — Scatter the Mud, Jig, A Dorian

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Pride of Petravore. Hornpipe, E minor, a.k.a. Eileen Og. Play it together May 27, 2021. — The Pride of Petravore, Hornpipe, Em