The Gravel Walk jig

By Cathal McConnell

There are 29 recordings of this tune.
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The Gravel Walk has been added to 10 tune sets.

The Gravel Walk has been added to 238 tunebooks.

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Gravel Walks Jig

Cathal McConnell transformed the reel “The Gravel Walks” into a jig, which originally had 4 parts. Only two of them here.

Completed score

Here is what I believe to be closer to McConnell’s playing of the tune. I’m not sure I’m right about the keys I propose… Feel free to comment and enlighten me.
K: Dmaj
G|:A2e cAe|AeA dBG|A2e cAe|gfg dBG:|A2a gAf|
AeA dBG|A2a gAe|gfg dBG|A2a gAf|AeA dBG|
K: Gmaj
ABc efg|ded BAG||cA/2A/2A AEA|cBc dBG|cA/2A/2A AEA|
gfg dBG|cA/2A/2A AEA|c3 dBG|cA/2A/2A AEA|gfg dBG
|:c2g adg|dgB dBG|c2g ag/2g/2g|gfg DBG|c2g adg|dgB dBG
|1ABc efg|ded BAG:|2ea/2a/2a age|gfg dBG|

tunes to group with The Gravel Walk?

I’m learning a new tune, Gravel Walk (on mandolin) and I really would just like to get a bunch of input as to what you others might play with it. I don’t play in sessions, just sit in with my friends’ Irish band on occasion, at a local eatery. Thanks in advance

Re: tunes to group with The Gravel Walk?

Farewell to Erin

Re: tunes to group with The Gravel Walk?

I just checked out Farewell to Erin (also Farewell to Ireland) on YouTube, and love it ! I printed it out here, and I’m on my way, Thanks !

Re: tunes to group with The Gravel Walk?

Its common in Donegal to go from Old Cuffe St.

https://thesession.org/tunes/961

into the Gravel Walks or vice-versa

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Re: tunes to group with The Gravel Walk?

We play Miss McLeod’s Reel before Gravel Walk. The contrast betweent he two tunes is striking.

Mike Keyes
http://www.mikekeyes.com

Re: tunes to group with The Gravel Walk?

Go to the tune here
https://thesession.org/tunes/42
and look in the comments section

else look up the recordings and see what they have paired it up with

Re: tunes to group with The Gravel Walk?

Boys of Malin

Re: tunes to group with The Gravel Walk?

I play The Mountain Top/Gravel Walk/The Longford Tinker in that order. Works for me.

Re: tunes to group with The Gravel Walk?

Boys of Malin would be my preference played before the Gravel Walks. Don’t forget to repeat the fourth part of Gravel Walks - I think most sessions do this and it’s a great part of the tune being in the key of “C”.

Flute players

I don’t get how this tune is scary for flautists, it’s hard certainly but i managed it with a bit of practice and a lot of perseverance, and i’m a barely above average flautist