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Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór
A legendary 17th-century harp tune attributed to blind harper Turlough O'Carolan. Widely regarded as his first composition.
Key SignatureD
Time Signature3/4
Recommended InstrumentKey of D Whistle
Suggested Tempo80 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: 10 T: Si Bheag Si Mhor R: waltz M: 3/4 L: 1/8 K: D |: de | f2 ed d2 | d2 ed d2 | B4 A2 | F4 A2 | BA Bc d2 | e4 de | f2 ed d2 | d2 ed d2 | B4 A2 | F4 A2 | BA Bc d2 | d4 :| |: de | f2 fe f2 | f2 fe f2 | g4 fe | f4 ef | g2 fe d2 | e2 dc B2 | A4 F2 | A4 de | f2 fe f2 | f2 fe f2 | g4 fe | f4 ef | g2 fe d2 | e4 dc | d6 | d4 :|
Tune History & Origins
The name refers to two fairy hills in County Leitrim (the small fairy mound and the big fairy mound), recounting a mythical fairy battle.
Notable Recordings
- Planxty
- John Renbourn
- Derek Bell