Henry Reed's Breakdown

Reel · 4/4 · A mixolydian

Henry Reed's Breakdown is a traditional fiddle tune collected from the renowned traditional fiddler Henry Reed of Giles County, Virginia, by folklorist Alan Jabbour in 1966. Played as a brisk reel in 4/4 meter within the A Mixolydian mode, it features a driving, rhythmic character and an intricate melodic style typical of the upper South fiddle repertoire. Although its exact date of composition and earlier history before Reed's performance remain uncertain, the tune has become a well-established standard in contemporary old-time music sessions.

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