The Butterfly

Slip jig

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Standard Minor

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posted by Adam Francis 1 vote

Em-D | Em-D | Em-D | C-D // C-D | C-D | Am-D | Am-D // Em-D | Em-D | Em-D | C-D

This beautiful slip jig can be approached in E Dorian (using Em, D, and often A major) or E Aeolian (Em, D, C major, and A minor). The choice—Dorian with a C# and A major, or Aeolian with a C natural and A minor—drastically changes its character from modal to a more classical minor sound. Don't forget that distinct 9/8 rhythm! Open the arrangement to leave a comment! 👇

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Enhanced Minor

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posted by Adam Francis 0 votes

Em | Em-D | Em | D // Am7 | Am7-D/A | Am7 | D // Em | Em-D | Em | G-D/F#

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