Trip to Athlone [Jig] - Tune of the Month with Shannon Heaton

Here's a nice D jig. I include ideas for finessing the long A, at the start of the second phrase. . As always, I'm playing this on my Patrick Olwell flute.
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[@markdbenson75]

Hi Shannon, that's so kind of you to help me with working out this phrase as a special request! Every now and again I get it right, and it's very satisfying when I do. Your tips will help. Thanks again, Mark 🙂

[@ShannonHeatonMusic]

Mark, I hope it helps! I think the combination of being very measured and disciplined with the rhythm of the finger sequence in the rolls... and also keeping the air stream smooth throughout... can really help to find that ease and consistency. Let me know how it goes!

[@davidgoodwin7269]

Very nice 'old style' playing Shannon. Solid beat and rhythm.

[@ShannonHeatonMusic]

thanks, David! If all I can do some days is keep a good pulse, at least one thing is sorted...