Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)

  • Keep the dotted figures even.
  • Reach the chromatic low note and upper climax cleanly.

Original: Petrie1855, p.57, Name unknown; E-flat major

Prepare low C-sharpF-sharp in Lesson 22 and the upper register in Lesson 49.

Notes Used: C#4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, Bb4, B4, C5, D5, E5, F5, G5, A5

Notes Used: F#4, G4, A4, Bb4, C5, D5, Eb5, E5, F5, G5, A5, Bb5, C6, D6

Time Signature: 4/4 · Key: F major

Time Signature: 4/4 · Key: Bb major

Fingering Review

Melody

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Practice exercises

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Public-domain upper melody: Petrie, Ancient Music of Ireland (1855).

Performance Goal: Keep the chromatic descent clear and sustain the final tie.