Wind That Shook The Barley, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · G major

The Wind That Shook the Barley is a traditional Irish reel, though it is also frequently played as a hornpipe in various regional repertoires. It is structured in 4/4 meter and typically performed in the key of G major with an energetic, driving character well-suited for solo or group dance accompaniment. The tune's precise origins and composer are unknown, allowing its musical identity to be defined by its lively melodic contour and enduring popularity in traditional sessions.

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