Cotton Tree, The

Reel · 4/4 · E minor

The reel known as The Cotton Tree is a contemporary composition in 4/4 meter written by the flute and whistle player Michael McGoldrick. Set in the key of E minor, the tune features a lively and intricate character that reflects contemporary approaches to traditional Irish and Celtic instrumental music. Because it is a modern composition by a known artist, it does not carry historical associations from earlier traditional repertoires and is typically performed with the energetic articulation characteristic of modern master players.

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