Turkey In The Straw

Reel · 4/4 · G major

Turkey in the Straw is a traditional American reel in 4/4 time and G major that evolved from earlier British and Irish fiddle tunes, including the melody known as The Old Rose Tree. The tune is characterized by its lively, upbeat tempo and syncopated phrasing, making it a favorite for contra dancing and fiddle contests. It gained widespread popularity in nineteenth-century minstrel shows and later became a quintessential staple of American folk and old-time music.

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