40

Reel · 4/4 · D major

40 is a contemporary reel composed by concertina player Niall Vallely, set in the key of D major with a standard 4/4 meter. Because detailed historical associations and specific performance traditions for this modern tune are not widely documented, its character is best defined by its energetic phrasing and the idiom of contemporary Irish traditional music. The tune serves as a vibrant showcase for modern instrumental composition within the traditional reel format.

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