The Scartaglen Polka

A polka in the key of G

Foinn Seisiún Book 3 Page 37b

Sheet music, mandolin tabs, banjo tabs, fiddle and accordion score for The Scartaglen Polka

About The Scartaglen Polka

The Scartaglen Polka is a lively dance tune in 2/4 time, popular in both Irish and European folk traditions. Written in G, this key is comfortable to play for traditional instruments.Part of the Foinn Seisiún collection, this tune represents the carefully curated selection of session favorites compiled by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.a valuable addition to any session musician's repertoire.

polkaG2/4 (simple duple time)120-140 BPM (lively)Video Available

Learning Resources:

✓ ABC notation✓ Sheet music✓ Tabs for banjo/mandolin✓ Video tutorial

Foinn Seisiún is a collection of recordings and sheet music books produced by Comhaltas containing traditional Irish tunes arranged in sets. The books are designed to be used in conjunction with the recordings, and the sheet music is written in a clear and easy-to-read format. The recordings are made by the Kilfenora Ceili Band and the Tulla Ceili Band, and are great for playing along with by ear.

There are 4 volumes available now, and each volume contains the notation to more than 100 tunes.

These tunes are some of the most popular Irish tunes in sessions all over the world. Comhaltas has made the recordings available on YouTube so you will find an accompanying video with each tune here, and thanks to LoopTube you can loop phrases in these videos so you can practice. Each tune has sheet music for fiddles, flutes, concertine etc. and also has tabs for banjo, mandolin etc.

The recordings were made by the Kilfenora Ceili Band and the Tulla Ceili Band and are great for playing along with by ear.Foinn Sessiun