Tripping Up the Stairs ✧
A rising D-major jig with a darker B-minor turn in its second part.
Sheet music
Tap a staff note or finger tab to hear it.
A · first time
A · second time
B · first time
B · second time
D whistle · D major · 6/8 · 110 BPM · + upper octave
A · first time
A · second time
B · first time
B · second time
About this tune
Tripping Up the Stairs is an Irish jig that circulates in several session variants. The title suits its climbing melodic figures and quick turns.
Its two strains alternate repeating patterns with higher, more open phrases. The lilting pulse keeps the tune moving even as the melody changes direction.
Performances
Watch musicians play this tune on tin whistle. Keys and arrangements may differ from the tabs above.
Tripping Up the Stairs on tin whistle
whistletutor
Sean Cunningham plays and teaches the jig, including ornamentation and variations.
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