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Tune of the Week 2023 – 2024

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This is the TrailJams Tune of the Week archive list for years 2023-2024. To see the list of recent Tunes of the Week, click on the “Tune of the Week” link above.

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.

My Darling Asleep. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Traditional Irish Jig. Play it together December 29, 2024. Image copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — My Darling Asleep, Jig, D

Donnybrook Fair, Joy of My Life, traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together December 22, 2024. (Illustration of cow and blue ribbon). Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Donnybrook Fair, Jig, G

"Tripping up the Stairs" (image of brick stairs, each stair illuminated by a tiny candle) TrailJams Tune of the Week / Play it together December 15, 2024 trailjams.org — Tripping Up the Stairs, Jig, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Wise Maid (Who Never Got Married) - Traditional Irish Reel - Play it together December 8, 2024 - (portrait of a young woman's face). Illustration copyright 2022, 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Wise Maid, Reel, D

TrailJams Tune of the Week | Rakish Paddy | Play it together December 1, 2024 (Image of man with angled white fedora.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Rakish Paddy, Reel, D Mixolydian

The Monaghan Twig | TrailJams Tune of the Week | Play it together November 24, 2024. (Image of a bird on a twig). Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Monaghan Twig, Reel, A Mixolydian

TrailJams Tune of the Week | The Blarney Pilgrim | Traditional Irish Jig | Play it together November 17, 2024 (image of the Blarney Castle). Illustration copyright 2021, 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Blarney Pilgrim, Jig, D Mixolydian

Scatter the Mud | TrailJams Tune of the Week I Play it together November 10, 2024. trailjams.org — Scatter the Mud, Jig, A Dorian

The Geese in the Bog / TrailJams Tune of the Week / Play it together November 3, 2024. (Monochrome tan image of geese floating and landing in a marsh.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Geese in the Bog, Jig, C

Kitty's Wedding. Traditional Irish Hornpipe. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together October 27, 2024. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Kitty’s Wedding, Hornpipe, D

Chief O'Neill's Favorite (portrait of Chicago Police Captain Francis O'Neill, circa 1903). TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together October 20, 2024. trailjams.org — Chief O’Neill’s Favorite, Hornpipe, D

The Longford Collector. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together October 13, 2024. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Longford Collector, Reel, G

TrailJams Tune of the Week. The Old Copperplate, Traditional Irish Reel. Play it together October 6, 2024. trailjams.org Copyright 2022, 2024, Jonathan Lay — The Old Copperplate, Reel, A Dorian

The Black Rogue. Traditional Irish jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together September 29, 2024. Illustration copyright 2021 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Black Rogue, Jig, D

Ballydesmond Polka No. 0. Traditional Irish. Donncha Lynch's. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together September 22, 2024. (Image of vintage movie film count-down, displaying number zero.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Ballydesmond Polka 0, D Mixolydian

The Blackthorn Stick. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together September 15, 2024. Illustration copyright 2022 - 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Blackthorn Stick, Jig, G

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Rambling Pitchfork. Traditional Irish Jig. Play it together September 8, 2024. Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Rambling Pitchfork, Jig, D

The Pride of Petravore. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together September 1, 2024. (Image of antique portrait of a young woman.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Pride of Petravore, Hornpipe, E Minor

King of the Fairies | TrailJams Tune of the Week | Play it together August 25, 2024 (Image of face blended with forest). Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — King of the Fairies, Hornpipe, E Minor

The High Road to Linton | TrailJams Tune of the Week | Play it together August 18, 2024. (Image with stylized letter L, with floral decoration.) — The High Road to Linton, Reel, A Mixolydian

The Reel of Rio (image of Rio de Janeiro) | TrailJams Tune of the Week | Play it together August 11, 2024. Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Reel of Rio, G

Dinky's Reel (Image of magnifying glass). TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together August 4, 2024. Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Dinky’s Reel, A Mixolydian

The Wren - TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together July 28, 2024. (Image of two birds perched in foliage.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Wren, An Dro, Em

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Battle of Aughrim - Play it together July 21, 2024. (Abstract image of smoke and horses.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Battle of Aughrim, March, A Dorian

The Atholl Highlanders - TrailJams Tune of the Week - Play it together July 14, 2024 (image of man playing bagpipes). Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Atholl Highlanders, Jig, A Mixolydian

Jig of Slurs - TrailJams Tune of the Week - Play it together July 7, 2024. (Image of musical slur symbol.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Jig of Slurs, D

Swinging on a Gate. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together June 30, 2024. trailjams.org Illustration copyright 2022, 2024 Jonathan Lay — Swinging on a Gate, Reel, G

The Sally Gardens. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together June 23, 2024. Illustration copyright 2022 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Sally Gardens, Reel, G

The Sligo Maid - TrailJams Tune of the Week - Play it together June 16, 2024 (Image of Benbulbin mountain, across Sligo Bay in County Sligo, Ireland) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Sligo Maid, Reel, A Dorian

Kesh Jig - TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together June 9, 2024. Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Kesh Jig, G

Morrison's Jig - TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together June 2, 2024. (Image of ornate capital letter M.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Morrison’s Jig, E Dorian

The Banshee, Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together May 26, 2024. — The Banshee, Reel, G

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Salamanca. Traditional Irish Reel. Play it together May 19, 2024. Illustration copyright 2023, 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Salamanca, Reel, D

The Cliffs of Moher - TrailJams Tune of the Week - Play it together May 12, 2025. (Image of cliffs and ocean.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Cliffs of Moher, Jig, A Dorian

The Lilting Banshee - TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together May 5, 2024. (Image: sketch of a woman's head, looking pensively downward.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Lilting Banshee, Jig, A Dorian

The Humours of Ennistymon - TrailJams Tune of the Week - Play it together April 28, 2024. Image of village with waterfall and stone bridge. Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Humours of Ennistymon, Jig, G

Ships are Sailing, Reel, E Dorian

Farewell to Ireland, Reel, A Dorian

Julia Delaney's -- Traditional Irish Reel. Play it together April 7, 2024. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Image of young girl playing a fiddle. Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Julia Delaney’s, Reel, D Dorian

Sergeant Early's Dream - TrailJams Tune of the Week - Play it together March 31, 2024. (Image of boy looking at a field of stars.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Sergeant Early’s Dream, Reel, D Dorian

The Maids of Mitchelstown. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together March 24, 2024. Illustration copyright 2023, 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Maids of Mitchelstown, Reel, D Dorian

John Doherty's Mazurka | TrailJams Tune of the Week | Play it together March 17, 2024. (Image of fiddle and Irish landscape.) Illustration copyright 2021, 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — John Doherty’s Mazurka (D)

Sonny's Mazurka, Traditional Irish Mazurka, TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together March 10, 2024. Image copyright 2021, 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Sonny’s Mazurka (D)

TrailJams Tune of the Week. Garrett Barry's Jig. Traditional Irish Jig. Play it together March 3, 2024. (Image of piper Garrett Barry.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Garrett Barry’s Jig, D Mixolydian

The Lark in the Morning. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together February 25, 2024. Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Lark in the Morning, Jig, D

The Trip to Durrow. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together February 18, 2025. (Image of ornate capital D.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Trip to Durrow, Reel, D

Jimmy Ward's Jig. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together February 11, 2024. (Image of tenor banjo.) Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Jimmy Wards, Jig, G

The Humours of Ballyloughlin - Traditional Irish jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together February 4, 2024. (Illustration copyright 2024, Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org) — The Humours of Ballyloughlin, Jig, D Mixolydian

The Rights of Man, Traditional Irish Hornpipe. (Portrait of Thomas Paine.) TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together January 28, 2024. Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Rights of Man, Hornpipe, Em

TrailJams Tune of the Week: The Boys of BlueHill - Traditional Irish hornpipe. Play it together January 21, 2024. (sketch of hilltop). Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Boys of Bluehill, Hornpipe, D

Dick Gossip's Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together January 14, 2024. Illustration copyright 2024 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Dick Gossip’s Reel, D

The Scholar. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together January 7, 2024. (Image of gray-bearded man working with a pen at a desk) Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Scholar, Reel, D

Gallagher's Frolics. Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together December 31, 2023. TrailJams.org — Gallagher’s Frolics, Jig, E Dorian

Tell Her I Am: TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together December 24, 2023. (Image of a smiling woman turning her head over her shoulder, eyes closed.) — Tell Her I Am, Jig, G

TrailJams Tune of the Week. The Hag at the Churn. Traditional Irish Jig. Play it together December 17, 2023. Illustration copyright 2022, 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Hag at the Churn, Jig, D Mixolydian

The Tarbolton; Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together December 10, 2023. Nighttime scene of a stone lodge with men strolling outside. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Tarbolton, Reel, E Dorian

Banish Misfortune. (Image of man with lantern.) Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Banish Misfortune, Jig, D Mixolydian

The Pipe on the Hob. 3-Part. Traditional Irish Jig. Image of carved tobacco pipe and fireplace. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together November 26, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Pipe on the Hob (3-Part), Jig, A Dorian

The Peacock's Feather #2, TrailJams Tune of the Week, Play it together November 19, 2023. Image of colorful stylized peacock. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Peacock’s Feather #2, Hornpipe, D

Pigeon on the Gate. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together November 12, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Pigeon on the Gate, Reel, E Dorian

The Peacock's Feather #1. Hornpipe, D Dorian. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together November 5, 2023. — The Peacock’s Feather #1, Hornpipe, D Dorian

Lafferty's Reel; The Glen of Aherlow. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together October 29, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org. Photograph source: Tipperary Studies Digital Archive. — The Glen of Aherlow (Lafferty’s Reel) E Dorian

Maggie in the Wood. Traditional Irish Polka. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together October 22, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org. (Image of a small girl with a lamp in a dark forest.) — Maggie in the Wood, Polka, G

The Rollicking Boys of Tandragee. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together October 15, 2023. (Illustration of man's face painted in vivid colors.) Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Rollicking Boys of Tandragee, Jig, Em

Donnybrook Fair, Joy of My Life, traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together October 8, 2023. (Illustration of cow and blue ribbon). Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Donnybrook Fair (Joy of my Life) Jig, G

TrailJams Tune of the Week. Off to California - Traditional Irish Hornpipe. Play it together October 1, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Off to California (Hornpipe, G)

The White Petticoat - Traditional Irish Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together September 24, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The White Petticoat (Jig, Em)

Jacky Tar; Traditional Irish hornpipe. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it September 17, 2021. (Portrait of old sailor with old world map background.) Illustration copyright 2021, 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailJams.org — Jacky Tar (Hornpipe, Em)

The High Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together September 10, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The High Reel (A Mixolydian)

Dunmore Lasses. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together September 3, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Dunmore Lasses, Reel, Em

Denis Murphy's Slide; Traditional Irish Slide; TrailJams Tune of the Week; Play it together August 27, 2023. Illustration copyright 2021, 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Denis Murphy’s Slide, D

The Silver Spear; traditional Irish Reel; TrailJams Tune of the Week; play it together August 20, 2023. Illustration copyright 2022 - 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Silver Spear, Reel, D

Miss McLeod's Reel. Traditional Irish reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together August 13, 2023. Illustration copyright 2022, 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Miss McLeod’s Reel, G

The Teetotaller, also known as the Temperance Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together August 6, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Teetotaller (The Temperance Reel), G

Kitty's Wedding. Traditional Irish Hornpipe. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together July 30, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Kitty’s Wedding, Hornpipe, D

The Stack of Barley. Traditional Irish Hornpipe. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together July 23, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Stack of Barley, Hornpipe, G

Going to the Well for Water. Traditional Irish Slide. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together July 16, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Going to the Well for Water, Slide, D

The Butterfly. Traditional Irish Hop Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together July 9, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Butterfly, Hop Jig (Slip Jig), Em

The Longford Collector. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together July 2, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — The Longford Collector, Reel, G

Ships are Sailing. Traditional Irish Reel. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together June 25, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Ships are Sailing, Reel, E Dorian

Comb Your Hair and Curl It. Traditional Irish Hop Jig. TrailJams Tune of the Week. Play it together June 18, 2023. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — 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

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