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Top Session Polkas

Of the 307 polkas played by members – after excluding members who claim less than five tunes – which are the most popular?

Of related interest:
RankHow many members
play this tune		Tune (and link to tune details)
1363
Transcription of first 2 bars of Oh! The Britches Full of StitchesOh! The Britches Full of Stitches
2341
Transcription of first 2 bars of John Ryan's PolkaJohn Ryan's Polka
3313
Transcription of first 2 bars of Ballydesmond Polka #2Ballydesmond Polka #2
4280
Transcription of first 2 bars of Peg Ryan'sPeg Ryan's
5267
Transcription of first 2 bars of Ballydesmond PolkaBallydesmond Polka
6218
Transcription of first 2 bars of Maggie in the WoodMaggie in the Wood
7182
Transcription of first 2 bars of Denis Murphy's PolkaDenis Murphy's Polka
8171
Transcription of first 2 bars of Mickey Chewing BubblegumMickey Chewing Bubblegum
9142
Transcription of first 2 bars of Finnish PolkaFinnish Polka
10131
Transcription of first 2 bars of Ballydesmond PolkaBallydesmond Polka
11128
Transcription of first 2 bars of Maid of ArdaghMaid of Ardagh
12125
Transcription of first 2 bars of Little DiamondLittle Diamond
13108
Transcription of first 2 bars of Rattlin' BogRattlin' Bog
14102
Transcription of first 2 bars of Farewell to WhiskeyFarewell to Whiskey
1599
Transcription of first 2 bars of Jessica's PolkaJessica's Polka
1689Transcription of first 2 bars of Rakes of MallowRakes of Mallow
1782
Transcription of first 2 bars of Nell FeesNell Fees
1871
Transcription of first 2 bars of Galway BelleGalway Belle
1971
Transcription of first 2 bars of NewmarketNewmarket
2070
Transcription of first 2 bars of Tripping to the WellTripping to the Well

About the sort order: Tunes that are tied with the same number of people playing them are then ranked with the oldest tunes first, based on the post-1900 publication histories of the tune, as documented in .

Caveat: The accuracy of these "session" statistics depend on how carefully each contributor was about entering his or her repertoire. There are known cases when users have hastily grabbed at a wrong tune only because it happens to have the same title as the intended tune, without bothering to read more closely. This behavior should only have a minor effect on these "most popular" lists.

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This page was updated on 12 October 2025.
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