Waltzing Matilda

Barndance · 4/4 · C major

Written by Banjo Paterson in 1895 as Australia's most famous bush ballad, Waltzing Matilda is set to the tune of Craigielea and is traditionally classified as a barndance in 4/4 meter. The piece features a lively, upbeat character in C major that is typically played with a steady, rhythmic bounce well-suited for traditional dancing. Although its exact historical association began around a shearing strike in outback Queensland, the song quickly evolved into an iconic national anthem of Australian identity.

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