The Dutchman’s Pipe

Irish jig by Elan Chalford

This is a jig I wrote recently. I like to play it in a medley with Connaughtman’s Ramble and The Northern Jig.

You can download the Dutchman’s Pipe pdf.

Inspired by Liz Carroll’s playing of The Northern Jig on the In Play album, I use a long linear figure to connect the parts from low high as she does, or high to low. It’s a genius move.

Ten Penny Bit

Fiddle Tab of Ten Penny Bit

Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar. These bits were parts of a dollar, pieces of eight. Each one was worth about 12.5 cents. When one of them got really worn, you had a Ten Penny Bit.

Download the tune as a pdf file.