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Red is the rose, sheet music and tin whistle notes

Red Is The Rose Tin / Penny Whistle Sheet Music Notes with the key signature being 6/8 .The fiddle notes are now added showing which fingers to use on the strings. .An Irish folk song, a traditional slow air song recorded by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, the tin whistle tab is also included within my song book.Red is the rose solfege [ do re mi ] sheet music notes now added.  mandolin tab included. also recorded by myself Red Is The Rose lyrics chords and video.  The easy piano melody notes for right handed players are included for beginners. The full sheet music score with letter notes is included. The flute fingering position notation is included for beginners and shows how to play the song. The ukulele tab in low G tuning now added. PDF of the score with chords included.
Song meaning.

"Red Is the Rose"
is a traditional Irish folk song that expresses themes of love, loss, and longing. It is often compared to the Scottish ballad "Loch Lomond," as the two share a similar melody, though the lyrics are distinctly different. The song is best known for its tender expression of deep love and the sorrow of parting.

1. Love and Beauty
  • The central theme of the song is romantic love, symbolized by the rose. The line "Red is the rose that in yonder garden grows" reflects the beauty and passion of the beloved. Roses are often symbolic of love and desire, and in this context, they represent the depth of the singer’s feelings.
  • The song’s imagery of natural beauty (roses, meadows, and valleys) is a common feature in Irish and Celtic folk songs, emphasizing the connection between nature and human emotions.

2. Parting and Sorrow
  • The song is tinged with melancholy, as it speaks of separation or loss. While the exact reason for the parting is not specified, it could symbolize emigration, death, or unfulfilled love—common themes in Irish folk music due to Ireland’s history of famine, poverty, and emigration.
  • The repetition of "my love and I did meet" reflects the cherished memory of a past connection, adding a bittersweet tone as the singer longs for the happiness they once shared.

3. Nostalgia and Longing
  • The song captures a sense of nostalgia for happier times and a longing for reunion or resolution. This longing is a hallmark of Irish folk music, where many songs reflect the experiences of those who were separated from loved ones due to historical events like emigration or war.

4. Ambiguity and Interpretation
  • Like many traditional ballads, "Red Is the Rose" is open to interpretation. Some see it as a lament for a lost love, while others interpret it as a farewell song before a journey or separation. This ambiguity allows listeners to bring their own emotions and experiences to the song.

5. Cultural Significance
  • "Red Is the Rose" has been popularized by artists like The Irish Tenors, Mary Black, and Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy, making it a beloved staple of Irish folk music. Its simple, heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody resonate with audiences around the world, celebrating both the joy and sorrow of love.

Summary"Red Is the Rose" is a tender Irish folk ballad that expresses deep love, beauty, and the sorrow of separation. Its evocative imagery and universal themes of love and longing have made it a timeless and cherished part of the Irish folk music tradition.
Red is the rose sheet music notes for tin whistle in the key of G Major
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Red is the rose sheet music and tin whistle notes
Red is the rose sheet music for the D whistle

​Red is the rose beginner piano notes

Red is the rose beginner piano notes
​Below is the list of sheet music and tin whistle songs that are in my ebooks. This is the largest collection of tin whistle songs ever put together.[over 900 songs ] Including folk, pop and trad tunes plus German And French songs along with Christmas Carols.
All of the sheet music tabs have been made as easy to play as was possible.
​The price of the ebooks is €7.50 
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The Harmonica Tab In C Major.
More Irish harmonica tabs here .

Red is the rose harmonica tab
Red is the rose flute notes
Red is the rose flute notes with finger positions
Red is the rose letter notes
Red is the rose letter notes
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The above version of Red Is The Rose sheet music is by Steve and suits the recording of myself singing Red Is The Rose Here .
​The pdf below has the chords included.
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​Red is the rose sheet music notes for tin whistle 

Red is the rose original sheet music
Notice the different song lyrics in this version

Included below is the ukulele tab in low G tuning

Red is the rose ukulele tab
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Red is the rose fiddle sheet music for beginners
Red is the rose fiddle sheet music for beginners
More fiddle sheet music tabs and a pdf ebook of songs and tunes 
Here's another way of playing it starting off with the low D note. These are not the notes in the sheet music.
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Red is the rose solfege [ do re mi ] sheet music notes
Red is the rose solfege [ do re mi ] sheet music notes
Below is the full sheet music score for all the verses of Red Is The Rose with the letter notes.
Red is the rose full sheet music score
Red Is The Rose sheet music score part two
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