Buffalo Gals

Polka · 2/4 · G major

Buffalo Gals is a traditional American minstrel and play-party tune whose precise early origins remain uncertain, though it gained widespread popularity in the United44 States during the 1840s. Written in 2/4 meter and typically performed in G major, it functions as a lively polka characterized by an upbeat, bouncy rhythm and a cheerful, communal dance character. The tune has historically been associated with minstrel shows and folk dances, enduring over generations as a staple of American traditional fiddle repertoires.

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