An exceptional A minor reel with features that greatly interest the player.

Fintan’s reel is constructed around a rhythmic phrase that begins on the last semi-quaver of the bar before the phrase. The result is an engaging riff that drives along the rhythm of the tune. In the 3^rd part, the top C note used (most unusual in an Irish tune) gives extra tension and drive to the whole piece. It requires banjoists and fiddlers to move to a higher finger position.

"This is real class!"

Dermot Reilly, Newry flute player

"We are all learning this in our session group" Mick McGuire, banjoist, Co Meath

NB. this tune is named after the young son of our bodhran playing friend Martin McLean.