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Munster Buttermilk Key of D, Dropped D tuning.

This is a well-known three-part tune. The B and C parts feel like they move to a G tonal center but then resolve back to the D. There are quite a few tunes in traditional music that follow this pattern. Notice the color effect of the suspended 2nd in the A chords. Notice also that I occasionally slide on the bass string for extra effect.
 

Munster Buttermilk with substitutions.

The F# minor chord (chord III) is used here as a substitute for D. Remember that these chords have two notes in common. I am still using the juxtaposition between the A and the A suspended chord. I'm also using a variety of rhythmic pushes to give the tune an impetus. I stop fully in the middle of the phrase in the C part. Both hands should be used to get this dampening effect.