Cluck Old Hen

Barndance · 4/4 · G major

Cluck Old Hen is a well-known traditional American fiddle tune of uncertain exact origin, though it is a staple of Appalachian old-time music. Driven by a lively, syncopated rhythm in 4/4 meter and typically performed in G major or an equivalent modal tuning, it features a repetitive, energetic character well-suited for square dancing. The tune is frequently associated with traditional banjo and fiddle players throughout the U.S. Southeast, where it has long been a popular standard in the regional folk repertoire.

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