Big Pedlar

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

Big Pedlar is a traditional hornpipe composed by Thomas Reilly and written in D major. The tune features a lively 4/4 meter and is typically played in a spirited, rhythmic style characteristic of traditional instrumental dance music. Detailed historical associations beyond its nineteenth-century provenance remain largely unrecorded, leaving the tune to be appreciated primarily for its engaging melodic character.

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