Hexham Chase, The

Reel · 4/4 · D major

The reel known as The Hexham Chase is a D major composition by the twentieth-century accordionist and composer Tommy Murray. The tune is written in four-four meter and is played with the lively, upbeat character typical of traditional-style northern English and Scottish dance music. Because detailed historical associations for the piece are not widely documented, its enduring popularity rests primarily on its vibrant melodic structure and appeal in modern folk sessions.

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