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The Connaught Reel

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The Connaught Reel as played by Packie Russell. This transcription is based on a recording of Packie Russell that appears on the wonderful compilation album “Keepers of the Tradition: Concertina Players of County Clare”. The album was released by Cois na hAbhan in Ennis in 2009 and features 28 tracks of by various concertina players from the old days.

Sincere thanks to Alan Reid for the transcription.

Audio

Source

“Keepers Of The Tradition: Concertina Players of County Clare”, compilation album released by Cois na hAbhan/Comhaltas (2009)

notation

Packie Russell - Connaught Reel

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