What is a "Session Staple"?
A Session Staple is a backbone tune of traditional music — the melodies that kick off
sets, get passed around at pub sessions, and that almost every player knows by heart. Learning these tunes
gives you maximum confidence to sit in and play along at any session globally.
How the Staple Score is Calculated
The Staple Score (Session Signal) measures how central a tune is to everyday community
play among the same rhythm type (e.g., reels vs reels):
How to Use This Tool as a Session Musician
- Build a Baseline Repertoire: Select your primary rhythm (Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes) and
work your way down the top-ranked staples.
- Identify Set Openers: Check the "Set Openers" count to see which staples are most
commonly used to launch a new set.
- Track Your Progress: Check tunes off as "Learned" to keep a saved checklist of session
standards.