Sailor's, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · G major

The Sailor's is a traditional hornpipe in four-four time and G major of uncertain exact geographic origin and composer. It features the brisk, driving rhythm and dotted figures characteristic of the hornpipe genre, traditionally played to accompany vigorous dance or maritime work. Because early historical records for the tune are sparse, its specific age and early performance associations remain undocumented.

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