The Mystery Reel [Reel]
The Mystery Reel [Reel]
Here's one Patch Glennan enjoys playing. He got it from Oisín Mac Diarmada at Catskills Irish Arts Week. Oisín played it with
the The Innisfree Céilí Band, but I first got it from June McCormick on the Draíocht CD
Land's End. All the versions seem to come from Frankie Gavin's recording "Fierce Traditional".
Where did Frankie Gavin get it? It's a mystery!
Note: While this sheet music is provided for reference and convenience, I would take it as a personal favour if you would find a local musician to teach it to you or a local session where you could hear it played. This will enable you to learn the phrasing and ornamentation for your instrument which generally is not notated here. The best way to learn Irish traditional music is by ear, by listening to and/or learning from a musician experienced in the genre. At the very least, you will want to memorize the tune so that this page would be superfluous. This version is a version that I played at the time I created this page; it may not be the same as the version I currently play, and it may not be the same as the version with which you are familiar. Go raibh maith agat; Thanks!