Turnpike Gate, The

Reel · 4/4 · G major

The Turnpike Gate is a traditional Irish reel in G major with a standard 4/4 meter. Its specific composer and exact historical origins remain unrecorded, so the tune is best defined by its lively folk character and dance-driven cadence. When performed in traditional sessions, it is typically played at a brisk tempo with an energetic, flowing style characteristic of standard instrumental reels.

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