Abe's Retreat

Reel · 4/4 · A mixolydian

Abe's Retreat is a traditional American fiddle tune whose exact geographic origins and historical background remain uncertain. Played in a brisk 4/4 meter as a reel, it features the bright and driving character typical of traditional old-time fiddle music. The melody is set in the A Mixolydian mode, giving it a distinctive modal flavor that is popular among contemporary revivalists and traditional musicians alike.

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