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Cooley's Reel
One of the most energetic and celebrated reels in the Irish tradition, composed by button accordionist Joe Mills and named for master accordionist Joe Cooley.
Key SignatureEdor
Time Signature4/4
Recommended InstrumentKey of D Whistle
Suggested Tempo115 BPM
6-Hole Fingering Tablature Preview Opening Phrase
Visual whistle fingering holes for the initial notes. Filled circles represent closed holes.
ABC Notation Code
Standard ABC format compatible with all ABC tune players and software.
X: 7 T: Cooley's Reel R: reel M: 4/4 L: 1/8 K: Edor |: D2 | EBBA B2 EB | B2 AB dBAG | FDAD BDAD | FDAD dAFD | EBBA B2 EB | B2 AB defg | afec dBAF | DEFD E2 :| |: gf | eB B2 efge | eB B2 gedB | A2 FA DAFA | A2 FA defg | eB B2 efge | eB B2 defg | afec dBAF | DEFD E2 :|
Tune History & Origins
Originally known as The Tulla Reel or Joe Mills' Fancy, it was popularized by Joe Cooley and the Tulla Céilí Band in the mid-20th century.
Notable Recordings
- Joe Cooley (1975)
- The Bothy Band
- Martin Hayes