The Atholl Highlanders: Mandolin Tab
Mandolin tab and sheet music with synced audio · William Ross · Key of A · 120 BPM · 6/8 time · Scottish · Intermediate
Chords used in this arrangement: A, G, E, D.
The Atholl Highlanders was actually written for the Duke of Atholl's personal regiment, which to this day is the only private army still legally recognized in Europe, a tiny ceremonial force based at Blair Castle in Perthshire. William Ross published it as a pipe march in 1869, and the regiment it honors traces back to the 77th Highland Regiment raised in 1778, which spent most of its service garrisoned in Ireland and was eventually disbanded after a mutiny, which is not exactly the glamorous military history the name suggests.
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The Atholl Highlanders: questions and answers
What key is The Atholl Highlanders in?
The Atholl Highlanders is in A major. The transpose control on this page moves the tab, notation and chords to any other key.
What chords are used in The Atholl Highlanders?
The chords in this arrangement are A, G, E, D. The chord chart on this page shows each shape and highlights the current chord as the tune plays.
How fast is The Atholl Highlanders played?
This recording is at 120 BPM in 6/8 time. Use the speed control to slow it down without changing the pitch, then work back up to full tempo.
Is The Atholl Highlanders a good tune for beginners?
The Atholl Highlanders is rated intermediate, so it is best approached after a few beginner tunes are comfortable.
Can I download The Atholl Highlanders as sheet music?
Yes. A printable PDF with the mandolin tab and standard notation is free at /tab/atholl-highlander.pdf, and there is a download button on this page.
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