Denis Murphy's Mikie Smyth

Whistle
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Need some help on the tune “Denis Murphy’s” played by Mikie Smyth on his CD - The Wild Keys

I want to learn it but am having difficult with my aging ears.

What key is he playing in?

Anyone have the ABC’s


Thanks much … Ed

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I think he’s using a Bb whistle, if that’s what you meant

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The ABC’s can be found here: http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/159

On a Bb whistle the ABC would look something like this:

X: 1
T:Denis Murphy’s
M:12/8
L:1/8
R:slide
K:Bbmaj
|:F2B, DCB, D2F F2d|edc dcB c2B GBG|
F2B, DCB, D2F F2d|f2d cdc B3 B3:|
|:B2c d3 edc d3|edc dcB c2B GBG|
B2c d3 edc d2d|f2d cdc B3 B3:|


Cheers,
Anders

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Thanks very much for your replies.

I think you are right on about the B flat whistle.

I’m not sure the tune is slide. Seems as if I read some
where that it is a slow reel. There appears to be several tunes with the Name of “Denis Murphy’s”. which be confusing.

Thanks … Ed

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Maybe it’s this one?

Dennis Murphy’s Reel
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/156

Now She’s Purring
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display.php/1708

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Thanks again to all. I think its finally coming to me by
putting it in my slow downer and picking it out by ear.

Really a nice tune.

Thanks for your help… Ed