Paddy Wack

Irish Jig (Traditional)

In spite of its uncouth name, Paddy Wack (or Whack), like many Irish jigs, is a tender and thoughtful tune – if you play it slowly. On the other hand, I believe the title is onomatopoeic for a spanking.

Tune adapted from O'Neill, Dance Music of Ireland, as transcribed by Frank Nordberg, found in John Chambers's Music Book.

In theory, one should circle back and play the A part twice before going on to the B and C parts.

Draw the mouse or your finger, at a fairly slow, uniform speed, from left to right across the first row, then from right to left across the second row, etc.

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