Cypress, The

Jig · 6/8 · B minor

The jig known as The Cypress was composed by contemporary American fiddler Hanneke Cassel. Written in B minor with a standard 6/8 meter, the tune features an engaging modern folk character suited to contemporary fiddle styles. Because its history and wider associations remain unrecorded beyond its modern composition, players focus on its lively rhythmic drive and expressive melodic contours.

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