Spaniard, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

The tune known as The Spaniard is a traditional hornpipe in four-four meter and the key of D major, though its precise historical origin and composer are not definitively established. Like many traditional hornpipes, it features a lively and brisk character well-suited for traditional dance accompaniment. Due to the lack of early documented sources, performers typically approach the piece using standard traditional style and articulation conventions for the genre.

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