Hudson's Hornpipe

Three-two · 3/2 · D major

Hudson's Hornpipe is a traditional three-two tune in D major composed by Sam Sweeney. Because its precise historical background and earlier associations are uncertain, its exact origin remains open to further documentation. Musically, the piece features the distinctive triple-duple feel and driving tempo characteristic of traditional hornpipes played in 3/2 meter.

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