Rakes of Kildare: Mandolin Tab

Mandolin tab and sheet music with synced audio · Key of Am · 170 BPM · 6/8 time · Irish jig · Intermediate

Chords used in this arrangement: Am, G, Em.

Free mandolin tab, sheet music and chord chart for Rakes of Kildare (key of Am, irish jig, 170 BPM). Plays in sync with audio, with transpose and slow-down practice tools.

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 Rakes of Kildare PDF.

Rakes of Kildare: questions and answers

What key is Rakes of Kildare in?

Rakes of Kildare 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 Rakes of Kildare?

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 Rakes of Kildare played?

This recording is at 170 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 Rakes of Kildare a good tune for beginners?

Rakes of Kildare is rated intermediate, so it is best approached after a few beginner tunes are comfortable.

Can I download Rakes of Kildare as sheet music?

Yes. A printable PDF with the mandolin tab and standard notation is free at /tab/rakes-of-kildare.pdf, and there is a download button on this page.

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