Cooley’s Reel

Written By Rebecca Dellow

⭐ Intermediate 🌍 Ireland ♫ Reel 📅Week commencing 31/08/26

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Cooley's Reel is one of the most famous and widely played Irish reels, making it an essential addition to any traditional musician's repertoire. Although it may seem daunting at first, its memorable phrases and recurring patterns make it surprisingly approachable once you begin to recognise its musical building blocks.

Learn the Tune

Learn the melody phrase by phrase by ear.

Improve the Tune

Add rhythm, lift and ornamentation.

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