The Star Of The County Down sheet music and tin whistle notes

The easy to follow notes are included plus the beginner piano / melodica notes . I have also included a youtube video showing how to play the song on a D tin whistle. The star of the Co. Down solfege [ showing Do Re Mi ] sheet music notes is now included. Also I have included a couple of other versions of the sheet music with guides on which key of whistle to use. I included this song in my tin whistle book . This song has been widely known throughout Ireland for yonks, but it was brought to a world audience after Van Morrison recorded it, and since then many others have done a great job promoting it including Angelo Kelly And The Kelly Family in 2015. The pdf file for the piano sheet music with chords now added.
Song meaning.
The Star of the County Down" is a traditional Irish folk song that tells the story of a man who falls in love with a beautiful girl he encounters in the town of Banbridge, County Down (in Northern Ireland). The song is often celebrated for its romantic, picturesque imagery and melodic structure. Here's a breakdown of its key themes and meaning:

1. Admiration for Beauty
The narrator is struck by the girl’s beauty at first sight. She is described as surpassing all other women in the county, earning her the title “the star.”
Her beauty is compared to the brightness of the stars and the natural beauty of the Irish landscape.

2. Romantic Aspiration
The narrator envisions a future with the girl, hoping to court and win her love.
Despite not knowing her yet, he is determined to change his ways and make himself worthy of her.

3. Rural Irish Life
The song is rich with imagery of rural life and Irish traditions. From references to markets to pastoral scenes, it paints a vivid picture of Ireland's charm.

4. Hopeful, Unfulfilled Love
Though the story ends without a clear resolution, the narrator is filled with hope and dreams of winning the girl’s affection.
Cultural Impact
The song is often performed at Irish festivals, gatherings, and pubs. Its nostalgic tone and beautiful melody have made it a staple of traditional Irish music.

The star of the co Down sheet music in the key of C Major and set up to be played on a D whistle

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 800 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