Northern Lasses, The

Reel · 4/4 · G major

The Northern Lasses is a traditional English and Scottish reel in 4/4 time and G major whose exact historical origins and composer are not definitively established. Played in a lively and rhythmic style characteristic of traditional dance music, it features the upbeat phrasing and energetic character typical of the genre. The tune has long been a staple in traditional fiddle repertoires, frequently appearing in eighteenth-century collections where its enduring popularity helped establish it as a standard session piece.

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