Soldier's Joy

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

Soldier's Joy is a widely popular traditional fiddle tune of uncertain origin that has been a staple of both British and American folk repertoires for centuries. Played typically as a lively, upbeat hornpipe or reel in four-four time and the key of D major, its bright and energetic character makes it a perennial favorite for social dancing. Historical references to the tune date back to the late eighteenth century in Britain and the early nineteenth century in America, where it frequently appeared in early printed tune books and manuscript collections.

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