Jemmy Duffy’s Barndances (Ireland)

The song that I chose for my song share assignment is Jemmy Duffy’s Barndances, Written by Brian Mcgrath. The main instrument being used in this piece is the Banjo. This instrument has been in Irish music since the early 19th century, and can be found in a variety of different pieces. This instrument is known for its higher pitch and its ability to be played well even at high speeds. This piece relies heavily on repetition to help push the drone of the music along. I believe that this song should be paired with another instrument like bagpipes. The song overall is very good and you can hear the Irish background in some of the notes of the song. I would recommend this song to anyone who likes banjo music.