Barred Galaxy, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · G major

The origin and historical associations of the G major hornpipe known as The Barred Galaxy are not documented in traditional music sources. Because no composer is recorded, the tune is approached as an instrumental piece within the hornpipe repertoire. It is typically played in 4/4 meter with the characteristic lively, dotted rhythm and bouncy phrasing common to the genre.

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