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Inisheer
A hauntingly beautiful modern Irish slow waltz written by Thomas Walsh in the 1970s. Famous for its gentle phrasing and emotional resonance on the low D whistle.
Key SignatureG
Time Signature3/4
Recommended InstrumentKey of D Whistle
Suggested Tempo75 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: 6 T: Inisheer R: waltz M: 3/4 L: 1/8 K: G |: D2 | B3 A Bd | B3 A Bd | E3 B AB | D4 D2 | B3 A Bd | B3 A Bd | E3 F GA | G4 :| |: d2 | e3 f ed | B3 A Bd | e3 f ed | g4 fg | e3 f ed | B3 A Bd | E3 F GA | G4 :|
Tune History & Origins
Named after Inis Oírr (Inisheer), the smallest of the three Aran Islands off the west coast of County Galway.
Notable Recordings
- Thomas Walsh
- Sharon Shannon
- Joanie Madden