A Barrel Of Knives

Jig · 6/8 · D mixolydian

A Barrel Of Knives is an instrumental jig composed in the 6/8 meter and set in the D mixolydian mode. Because specific historical documentation and composer attributions for the tune are not established, its exact origins remain uncertain. Musicians characteristically perform this lively traditional piece with a rhythmic drive suited to social dance settings.

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