reelIntermediate
The Banshee
A thrilling reel composed by fiddle legend James McMahon. Filled with descending scalic flourishes and nimble ornamentation opportunities.
Key SignatureG
Time Signature4/4
Recommended InstrumentKey of D Whistle
Suggested Tempo112 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: 13 T: The Banshee R: reel M: 4/4 L: 1/8 K: G |: G2 GD EDEG | AGAB d2 Bd | e2 dB V:1 G2 Bd | e2 dB AGEF | G2 GD EDEG | AGAB d2 Bd | e2 dB G2 Bd | AGEF G4 :| |: eaag efge | dBBA B2 Bd | e2 dB G2 Bd | e2 dB AGEG | eaag efge | dBBA B2 Bd | e2 dB G2 Bd | AGEF G4 :|
Tune History & Origins
Composed by fiddler James McMahon of County Fermanagh in the mid-20th century.
Notable Recordings
- Mary Bergin (Feadóga Stáin 2)
- The Bothy Band
- Kíla