White Blanket, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · G major

The White Blanket is a traditional hornpipe in G major with a 4/4 meter. Because the composer and precise historical origins are not documented, musicians approach it with standard hornpipe articulation and a steady, rhythmic bounce. As an anonymous traditional tune, its character is defined by the lively yet measured phrasing typical of classic Irish and British dance repertoire.

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