Merry Wives, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · C major

The tune The Merry Wives is a well-established hornpipe composed by the renowned Irish-American fiddle player and composer Ed Reavy. Written in C major and structured in 4/4 meter, the piece exhibits the characteristic upbeat tempo, lively character, and intricate melodic phrasing typical of traditional Irish instrumental composition. While specific historical associations or early performance anecdotes for this particular tune are not widely documented, it remains a celebrated part of the Reavy family's extensive published repertoire.

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