Swallow's Tail/ John Naughton's(Reels)

It's merely coincidence but there are jigs that go under these names, however these are both reels. The first one may have been composed by fiddler John McFadden(1847-1913), who was one of the musicians that Capt. O'Neill transcribed tunes from for his tune collections. The second one is an A Mixolydian tune, probably associated with or composed by an East Clare concertina player John Naughton(1911-1997). There are a number of tunes that have his name attached to them. I've also heard this tune played in a minor(Dorian) mode.

[@darnick54]

Great relaxed playing. Wonderful. Thank you

[@tomcussen4353]

Hi Tony, sounding good & playing great. Keep safe.

[@kenwalsh9533]

great stuff tony lovely and steady. love your playing such energy in this terrible lockdown..

[@handstandish]

Good one Tony.

[@jollytinker6951]

I love this but so many versions on the swallow tail on the session am not sure which one it is if any one can help be much appreciated

[@tonyorourke1459]

There's version here that might help: www.piper-frank.de/tunebook/trad/pdf/swallows_tail_reel__trad__ador.pdf which is a little different in some notes but basically the same. It also appears in O'Neill's 1001 on Page 108.

[@jollytinker6951]

Much appreciated Tony thankyou so much 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mcguirewhite6692]

Really nice 👌 😍💋 💝💖❤️

[@colmdubhomealoid176]

Iontach

[@EUnotsogreat]

Very good. Great skill and fantastic use of the little finger on the fretboard.....which I can't do. You must intend keeping the Clareen Elite.....see your family crest on the neck. 😂

[@tonyorourke1459]

Yes, I'm very happy with my Clareen, one of my wiser life decisions !! As regards the little finger it's pretty important in my technique. I don't have much advice to give you other that to suggest you incorporate it into your playing, especially for the high B notes.