Old Pigeon On The Gate, The

Reel · 4/4 · G major

The Old Pigeon on the Gate is a traditional Irish reel in G major with a 4/4 meter. Because its specific origin and composer are not historically documented, the tune is best known through its widespread circulation in traditional session playing. It features an upbeat, lively character and a bouncy melodic flow that is typically performed with a driving, rhythmic fiddle style.

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