Here's a very popular reel which isn't too cruel to flute players.  I'm sorry if I've been cruel to it.

If anyone has any requests (maybe even to stop) please get in touch [email protected].  I appreciate any feedback.  I've put my shoes back on for this tune as I know the tapping was of use to at least one person.  I'm sorry for not having had it in the last few sets. I'll make sure I'm shod from now on.

All the best, and I hope you like the tunes.

The first tune is a reliable old standard. The second one is sometimes played a key below the present one but is handier on the flute in A minor. You can get the dogs to yelp a bit louder in the higher key.

* Thanks to William for pointing out that the first tune is not The Reel of Mullinavat. I think it is Gerry Commane's Reel. I'll put the tune which belongs to the "Reel of Mullinavat" on when I get a chance.

Here's a great tune for the flute.  It's melodic, easy to play, easy to remember and other people know it (and it's in 'G', which always helps).

Here's a 3 part E minor reel which is popular in sessions.

Here's a 3 part E minor reel which is popular in sessions.

The first tune is a reliable old standard. The second one is sometimes played a key below the present one but is handier on the flute in A minor. You can get the dogs to yelp a bit louder in the higher key.

* Thanks to William for pointing out that the first tune is not The Reel of Mullinavat. I think it is Gerry Commane's Reel. I'll put the tune which belongs to the "Reel of Mullinavat" on when I get a chance.

Here's a very popular reel.  Sorry about the abrupt ending.  I just remembered I was supposed to be doing something else and ...

More Geese

Here are 2 reels. The first one is very common and I used to hear the second one a lot but haven't heard it for years.  I'm not sure why it cropped up in my mind.  I've played G sharps in the first part but F sharps would do fine.  They might even sound better.

While I'm on an ornithological theme I might as well play this tune. It has high C naturals in the second part. They're probably easiest to get here by half covering the top finger hole.

(16th May 2012 - the original cuckoo seems to have flown off so I've recorded another one).