Wind That Shakes The Barley, The

Reel · 4/4 · D major

The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a well-known traditional Irish reel in D major with an uncertain exact origin and composer. This lively 4/4 tune is characterized by a driving rhythm and a flowing melodic contour that make it a favorite in traditional session playing. While specific historical associations are sparse, the tune takes its name from a celebrated 19th-century Irish poem by Robert Dwyer Joyce.

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