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Iona Boat Song (Caol Muile) (sheet music)

This air can be played by any instument including whistle and comes from the island of Iona. This tune is said to be the melody played when taking the dead kings of Scotland by boat from Lochaber to Iona for burial.

Details

Instruments:
Whistle
Key:
D major
Arrangers:
Fran Gray
Origin:
Scottish Gaelic
Articulations:
Chords, Fingering
Tune Types:
Air
Composers:
Traditional
Level:
Beginners
Tempo:
Crotchet = 72
Time signature:
3/4
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