Reel Du Forgeron
Reel Du Forgeron is a traditional French-Canadian reel of uncertain individual authorship, though its blacksmith-themed title reflects deep roots in rural Quebec's working-class heritage. Set in 4/4 meter and A mixolydian mode, it is characterized by an energetic rhythm and a lively fiddle melody designed to drive fast-paced contra dancing. While specific historical events or early publication dates for this particular setting remain unverified, it has long been a staple in the standard repertoire of traditional Québécois folk musicians.
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