Old Schoolmaster, The

Reel · 4/4 · C major

The Old Schoolmaster is a traditional Irish reel in four-four time and C major, though its exact geographic origin and composer remain unrecorded. Played with an upbeat and lively character, this instrumental dance tune features the steady, driving rhythm characteristic of traditional fiddle and flute repertoire. Because specific historical associations and early manuscript sources for the tune are not reliably documented, musicians interpret it today within the standard stylistic conventions of contemporary traditional sessions.

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