Over The Bourn To Dawlish jig

This is an original jig that I wrote after reading a poem by the poet John Keats (1795-1821), “Over the hill and over the dale”. The first two lines go as follows:

Over the hill and over the dale
And over the bourn to Dawlish--

When I read those lines I thought “that would make a great traditional Irish tune!”. I chose B natural minor because there aren’t quite as many tunes in that key, and the range seems to work well for a number of instruments. Enjoy!

This is a really nice tune. The natural dynamics in the second part are wonderfully dynamic.

Great fun for a break in the evening.

I think this is one of the best original jigs posted in the tunes section. Instantly likable yet distinctly original.

Absolutely likable and very usable, especially with all the D major tunes out there to pair with! I love the Keats concoction!

There used to be a Trad Irish session in the Swan in Dawlish, Devon a few years ago.