Weasel, The

Reel · 4/4 · G major

The tune The Weasel is a reel in 4/4 time set in the key of G major, composed by the celebrated Cape Breton fiddler John Morris Rankin. Because specific historical associations and regional origins for this piece are not widely documented, its background remains best defined by its modern fiddling context. It features the lively rhythm, upbeat character, and driving melodic phrasing typical of traditional-style Cape Breton fiddle music.

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