All Along The River Bank

Polka · 2/4 · A mixolydian

All Along The River Bank is a traditional 2/4 polka set in the A mixolydian mode, with its precise composer and geographic origins remaining unrecorded. Because specific historical associations and background details for this tune are not well established, its identity is defined purely by its lively instrumental character. It is typically played with the bright, driving rhythm characteristic of traditional Irish and British dance music.

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