Policeman's Request, The

Reel · 4/4 · G dorian

The reel known as The Policeman's Request is a traditional 4/4 tune in G dorian composed by Paddy O'Brien of County Offaly. Because specific historical associations and exact dates of composition are not reliably documented, the tune's background remains largely uncertain. Musically, it is characterized by the lively, intricate melodic turns typical of mid-century Irish traditional compositions in minor modes.

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