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Kilfenora Slide ABCs

Kilfenora Slide ABCs

I'm trying to locate the ABCs for a tune in 12/8 that goes something like this:

D|G2B B2D G2B B2D|G2B BAB cBc A2D| .....

I've done an advanced search here and also checked out the Norbeck site but can't find the tune. OK I know I can write it out but but this takes time and also I might end up creating a duplicate if the tune is already here. If I don't hear from any of you tune experts out there in the next day or so I'll have a go at it myself and submit it to the tunes section.

# Posted on July 24th 2007 by Bannerman

Sliabh Geal gCua

Hi Can anyone help me pronounce this slow air name correctly and tell me what the correct English translation is. I am using it at All Ireland Fleadh in the 11 and under division and don't want to embarrass myself. Thanks JConti

# Posted on July 24th 2007 by jconti

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

And there was me thinking someone had found the missing slide so quickly! Looks like we have a crossed post here but anyway details on this song and its composer are given at http://www.ballinagree.freeservers.com/mileadha.html. Sliabh Geal translates to a bright mountain and Cua is its name.

# Posted on July 24th 2007 by Bannerman

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

Are you sure this isn't Spanish? ~ or Italian? :-/

# Posted on July 24th 2007 by ceolachan

... | F2 A A2 D | F2 A A2 D | F2 A AGA | BAB G2 :|
|: B/c/ | ~

# Posted on July 24th 2007 by ceolachan

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

No, it's definitely a Kilfenora tune from the repertoire of the old céilí band (50s and 60s). I've heard Gerry Lynch doing a great rendition of it. It's too late now but I'll have a go at transcribing it tomorrow.

# Posted on July 25th 2007 by Bannerman

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

I look forward to seeing it... Kilfenora, place or ceili band, neither is famous for slides, though I have danced Kerry, Cork, Limerick and Tipperary sets there on the odd occasion ~ but there were a few single jigs floating about, and other unusual numbers... ;-)

# Posted on July 25th 2007 by ceolachan

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

Just remembered, I have their old recordings... I'll have to check those out ~ but later, it's late...

# Posted on July 25th 2007 by ceolachan

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

It's probably a bit like Sligo polkas as opposed to Sliabh Luachra ones, the tune is called a slide but I think the feel is less Kerry and more like a single jig.

# Posted on July 25th 2007 by Bannerman

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

Like this set ~

"Harry's Loch"
Key signature: A Dorian
Submitted on April 20th 2005 by thesheep.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/4419

"The Hairpin Bend"
Key signature: G Major
Submitted on May 30th 2003 by christyn.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/1712

"Slattery's Grove" / "The Dingle Regatta"
Key signature: D Major
Submitted on May 21st 2001 by Jeremy.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/23

# Posted on July 25th 2007 by ceolachan

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

Is this the one?

d g bb d g bb d g bb ab cbc afd gfg bge ceg c a bge def g bag
very rough, sorry thinking while at my desk?

# Posted on July 25th 2007 by london lass

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

Eureka! This is the one which has 3 parts. I'll try and get it posted in the next hour or so.

# Posted on July 25th 2007 by Bannerman

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

Here it is at http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/7541/comments. I entered it as "Kilfenora Slide" but the system removed "Slide" so the details section misleadingly connects it to many unrelated recordings but this is something that I think occurs from time to time!

# Posted on July 25th 2007 by Bannerman

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

What about 'shlide'? Are the Clare lot actually calling it a 'slide'?

"Kilfenora Shlide"
Key signature: G Major
Submitted on July 25th 2007 by Bannerman.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/7541

# Posted on July 25th 2007 by ceolachan

Re: Kilfenora Slide ABCs

I found another one which is regularly played by the Kilfenora Céilí Band that should go with this tune - see http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/7558/comments

# Posted on July 29th 2007 by Bannerman

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