The Knocknaboul Polka
Notation:
Standard Notation
ABC Notation
Mandolin Tablature
Violin Tablature
traditional
PDF Files:
--- choose file type ---
Standard Notation
Mandolin Tablature
Violin Tablature
Tune Sheet
Standard Notation - wide
Mandolin Tablature - wide
Violin Tablature - wide
Irish
Play
MIDI
No audio
available
Transcription: by Darryl D. Bush
"Knocknaboul Polka", also known as "The Trooper and the Maid" is an Irish polka
in 2/4 time and G Major. The parts are played AABB.
This is not the same melody as the Child ballad and folk song variants known as
"The Trooper and the Maid".
"The Trooper and the Maid" is a widespread folksong known throughout Ireland,
Scotland and England, sometimes called "The Bold/Light Dragoon". It has also
been collected in North America.
Click
here
for a full page view.