The Old Triangle sheet music and tin whistle notes
The sheet music time signature is 4/4 and the chords are in the version in G. The auld triangle easy beginner piano notes now added. The old triangle is a ''slow air'' from the singing of Luke Kelly with The Dubliners. The old triangle solfege sheet music notes, [ do re mi ] included along with the flute notes for beginners. Written by Dickie Shannon, but for a long time the song was credited to Brendan Behan, this song is sometimes called ''The Lags Song '', sheet music not really required with this one but it's here now. This song is usually sang with no music. The Old Triangle Lyrics And Chords . I have included a youtube video so you can follow the tune if playing a tin whistle.
Meaning and Themes:
Prison Life and Longing for Freedom:
The song is narrated from the perspective of a prisoner who reflects on his life behind bars. The "old triangle" refers to a metal triangle used in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, to signal the start of each day. Its ringing becomes a symbol of the monotony and hopelessness of prison life.
“The old triangle went jingle-jangle / All along the banks of the Royal Canal.”
This line captures the soundscape of prison life and the longing to be free beyond the prison walls, near the canal that runs alongside Mountjoy Prison.
Loneliness and Yearning:
The narrator not only yearns for physical freedom but also expresses an emotional longing, hinting at desires for human connection and the touch of a loved one, which is denied in prison.
Monotony of Incarceration:
The song conveys the dreariness and cyclical nature of life in prison, where each day is marked by the same routines, symbolized by the ringing of the triangle.
Social Critique:
Behan’s works often critiqued the harshness of the penal system and British rule in Ireland. This song reflects his sympathy for the working class and those marginalized by society.
Cultural Significance:
Irish Folk Tradition: The song is a staple in Irish folk music and has been performed by many artists, including The Dubliners and The Pogues.
Symbol of Resilience: Despite its melancholy tone, the song also symbolizes the endurance and spirit of those who have faced oppression or confinement.
Meaning and Themes:
Prison Life and Longing for Freedom:
The song is narrated from the perspective of a prisoner who reflects on his life behind bars. The "old triangle" refers to a metal triangle used in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, to signal the start of each day. Its ringing becomes a symbol of the monotony and hopelessness of prison life.
“The old triangle went jingle-jangle / All along the banks of the Royal Canal.”
This line captures the soundscape of prison life and the longing to be free beyond the prison walls, near the canal that runs alongside Mountjoy Prison.
Loneliness and Yearning:
The narrator not only yearns for physical freedom but also expresses an emotional longing, hinting at desires for human connection and the touch of a loved one, which is denied in prison.
Monotony of Incarceration:
The song conveys the dreariness and cyclical nature of life in prison, where each day is marked by the same routines, symbolized by the ringing of the triangle.
Social Critique:
Behan’s works often critiqued the harshness of the penal system and British rule in Ireland. This song reflects his sympathy for the working class and those marginalized by society.
Cultural Significance:
Irish Folk Tradition: The song is a staple in Irish folk music and has been performed by many artists, including The Dubliners and The Pogues.
Symbol of Resilience: Despite its melancholy tone, the song also symbolizes the endurance and spirit of those who have faced oppression or confinement.
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
All of the sheet music tabs have been made as easy to play as was possible.
The price of the ebooks is €7.50
The auld triangle easy beginner piano notes
The auld triangle easy beginner piano notes
The Auld Triangle easy flute sheet music for beginners
The old triangle sheet music in G
The old triangle solfege sheet music notes in the key of G Major.
The auld triangle tin whistle sheet music
