Oldham Rowling, The

Three-two · 3/2 · D major

The traditional tune known as The Oldham Rowling is a rare English three-two hornpipe in D major, documented primarily in nineteenth-century manuscript collections from northern England. Because its specific composer and early history remain uncertain, musicians rely on its distinctive duple-triple meter and brisk tempo to define its character. In modern revival settings, it is typically played with a lively, rhythmic bounce that highlights the energetic phrasing characteristic of traditional Northern English dance music.

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