A collection of Jigs, speciailly arranged for solo Guitar. Easy to Advanced Level
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Banish Misfortune
"Banish Misfortune" appears in O'Neill's 1907 collection "The Dance Music of Ireland," though that tune differs considerably to the version here, which is better known by musicians today. It is in the mixolydian mode, (i.e. a major key but with the seventh flattened), with some versions also flattening the initial third degree of the scale. It is a popular tune, haven been recorded more than 100 times, including by the Chieftains in the 1960s.
"New Rigged Ship," also known as "Chapel Hill Serenade," "Coleman Killed His Wife," "Miss Findley's Delight," "Noddin' Boy" and "The Raw Recruit" is a jig popular in Scotland, England and the U.S. It was first written down by Neil Gow in his "Collection of Strathspey Reels" (1784).
"Smash The Windows" or "Roaring Jelly" is a jig originating in the British Isles, the earliest recorded appearance being in the the John Buttery Manuscript (c.1784–1820). It may be that he was responsible for spreading the tune to the Americas—after serving in the 34th Regiment in Lincoln he emigrated to Canada, taking his collection, and this fine jig, with him.
