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The Humours of Tulla

Traditional

Style
Celtic
Tradition
Irish (Clare)
Form
Reel
Key
D
Level
2
Played on
Fiddle and Mandolin

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Music

100bpm

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History

Tulla is a village in east County Clare, home of the Tulla Céilí Band, and "humours" in an Irish tune title means the fun and spirit of a place. Galway accordion player Joe Cooley, who played with the Tulla band, made the reel popular. On his 1975 album Cooley it opens a medley with "The Skylark" and "Roaring Mary."

It is short and simple, with a B part that echoes the A part an octave higher, which makes it a common early tune for learners. Some players know it as "Kilmaley," after a céilí band of that name recorded it.

Read more on the Traditional Tune Archive