Five Gold Coins
Five Gold Coins is a traditional Irish polka with an uncertain exact origin and no verified composer. Played in a bright 2/4 meter, this lively tune features the distinctive flattened seventh of the A Mixolydian mode, giving it a characteristic modal brightness suited for social dancing. It is commonly performed in traditional sessions with a driving, rhythmic lift that emphasizes the upbeat energy typical of Sliabh Luachra style polkas.
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