After the Battle of Aughrim: Mandolin Tab
Mandolin tab and sheet music with synced audio · Robert Ashton · Key of Am · 120 BPM · 4/4 time · Irish Celtic - Traditional · Beginner
Chords used in this arrangement: Am, G, Em.
This tune carries some real history — it commemorates the 1691 Battle of Aughrim in County Galway, which was actually the last major defeat of the old Gaelic Irish forces, a bigger bloodbath than the more famous Battle of the Boyne. What's cool is that it became the signature tune of the Aughrim Slopes Céilí Band, a local group who first recorded it around 1936 or 1937, and they reportedly learned it from accordion player Jack Fahy, in whose house their early practice sessions were held. You'll find versions floating around as a march, a slow air, and even a polka, so the mood is kind of up to you. At 120 BPM it sits in a sweet spot where the march feel locks in nicely, and the B part in particular has a lovely rolling quality that rewards letting each phrase breathe a little.
This page includes mandolin tablature, standard music notation, and a chord chart, printable as PDF and playable in sync with the original recording. Change the key, slow the tempo down, and loop the bars you want to practise. Download the After the Battle of Aughrim PDF.
After the Battle of Aughrim: questions and answers
What key is After the Battle of Aughrim in?
After the Battle of Aughrim is in A minor. The transpose control on this page moves the tab, notation and chords to any other key.
What chords are used in After the Battle of Aughrim?
The chords in this arrangement are Am, G, Em. The chord chart on this page shows each shape and highlights the current chord as the tune plays.
How fast is After the Battle of Aughrim played?
This recording is at 120 BPM in 4/4 time. Use the speed control to slow it down without changing the pitch, then work back up to full tempo.
Is After the Battle of Aughrim a good tune for beginners?
Yes. After the Battle of Aughrim is rated beginner, so it suits players who are still learning their first tunes.
Can I download After the Battle of Aughrim as sheet music?
Yes. A printable PDF with the mandolin tab and standard notation is free at /tab/after-the-battle-of-aughrim.pdf, and there is a download button on this page.
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