Vandals Of Hammerwich, The

Polka · 2/4 · G major

The Vandals of Hammerwich is a traditional English polka of uncertain historical origin and background. Set in G major with a lively 2/4 meter, the tune is played with a brisk and upbeat character typical of nineteenth-century social dance music. Because specific historical associations and composer details are not established for this tune, musicians focus on its driving rhythm and energetic melodic phrasing.

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