Danny Ab's Slide

This is a single jig or slide from southwest Ireland. It is in the key of A minor. It also goes by the name Danny O'Keefe's. I learned it in Ireland from Siobhán Ní Chonaráin at the Willy Clancy Summer School.

The tune goes well in a set after another of our fiddle circle tunes, The Road to Lisdoonvarna.

Here is some notation for the tune which may help for guitarists and cellists.

The Road to Lisdoonvarna

This Irish tune is a slide in Edorian. 

Lisdoonvarna is a small town in County Clare, in the west of Ireland. It is famous for its traditional matchmaking fair held there each summer.  

For much complicated explanation of what makes a slide as distinct from a jig or a double jig see this extended discussion from The Sessions. Look in the comments section. 

For guitarists or cellists, here is some notation with cords. 

An interesting version of the tune can be found here. Note that this version is played in a different key.