Music Theory/Celtic

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Celtic music can be divided into four types:

  • Reels: Tend to be played very fast and usually consist of continuous eighth notes written in 4/4 time
  • Jigs: Much slower than reels, jigs usually have eighth notes in 6/8 time with accents falling on first and fourth beats.
  • Hornpipe: Similar to reels but more slowly, They are usually written in 4/4 and often played without accents
  • Waltzes: Played in a "waltz pace"; Written in 3/4 time and use triplet rhythmn.

usually they are in the key of G and D, though it is possible for them to be in the key of B and C.

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