Butterslip, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

The Butterslip, The is a traditional hornpipe in four-four meter and D major composed by Tommy Fitzharris. It features the lively rhythm and articulate phrasing characteristic of traditional Irish dance music played on instruments like the flute or concertina. Because the tune's historical associations are not widely documented, its significance rests primarily on its vibrant melodic construction within the contemporary traditional repertoire.

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