Pleasant Beggar, The

Reel · 4/4 · D major

The Pleasant Beggar is a contemporary reel composed in D major by guitarist and composer Russ Barenberg. Written in 4/4 meter, the tune is crafted in a modern American folk and bluegrass style with a bright, driving rhythm and intricate melodic phrasing. While it lacks deep historical associations due to its modern origin, it has become a popular addition to the contemporary acoustic and flatpicking repertoire.

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