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Top Session Polkas

Of the 315 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)
1391
Transcription of first 2 bars of Oh! The Britches Full of StitchesOh! The Britches Full of Stitches
2365
Transcription of first 2 bars of John Ryan's PolkaJohn Ryan's Polka
3334
Transcription of first 2 bars of Ballydesmond Polka #2Ballydesmond Polka #2
4305
Transcription of first 2 bars of Peg Ryan'sPeg Ryan's
5290
Transcription of first 2 bars of Ballydesmond PolkaBallydesmond Polka
6238
Transcription of first 2 bars of Maggie in the WoodMaggie in the Wood
7193
Transcription of first 2 bars of Denis Murphy's PolkaDenis Murphy's Polka
8180
Transcription of first 2 bars of Mickey Chewing BubblegumMickey Chewing Bubblegum
9149
Transcription of first 2 bars of Finnish PolkaFinnish Polka
10143
Transcription of first 2 bars of Maid of ArdaghMaid of Ardagh
11136
Transcription of first 2 bars of Ballydesmond PolkaBallydesmond Polka
12131
Transcription of first 2 bars of Little DiamondLittle Diamond
13116
Transcription of first 2 bars of Rattlin' BogRattlin' Bog
14110
Transcription of first 2 bars of Farewell to WhiskeyFarewell to Whiskey
15105
Transcription of first 2 bars of Jessica's PolkaJessica's Polka
1695
Transcription of first 2 bars of Nell FeesNell Fees
1793Transcription of first 2 bars of Rakes of MallowRakes of Mallow
1877
Transcription of first 2 bars of Galway BelleGalway Belle
1976
Transcription of first 2 bars of Tripping to the WellTripping to the Well
2075
Transcription of first 2 bars of NewmarketNewmarket

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 25 April 2026.
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