reelIntermediate
Drowsy Maggie
A driving, modal Irish reel with an iconic recurring high E pedal pattern in the A part. Ideal for practicing rhythmic whistle breathing and clean second-octave cuts.
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: 3 T: Drowsy Maggie R: reel M: 4/4 L: 1/8 K: Edor |: E2BE dEBE | E2BE AFDF | E2BE dEBE | BABc dAFD :| |: d2fd c2ec | defg afge | d2fd c2ec | BABc dAFA | d2fd c2ec | defg afge | afge fdec | BABc dAFD :|
Tune History & Origins
Published in O'Neill's 1001 Gems (#648) and popularized in modern culture in the steerage dance scene in Titanic.
Notable Recordings
- The Chieftains
- Frankie Gavin & De Dannan
- Lúnasa