Tinker's Daughter, The

Reel · 4/4 · D major

The reel known as The Tinker's Daughter is a traditional-style Irish tune composed by the prominent twentieth-century flute player and maker Vincent Broderick. Written in 4/4 meter and the key of D major, it features the lively, upbeat character and melodic phrasing typical of classic mid-century Irish dance music. While specific historical associations and exact dates of composition remain unrecorded, the tune is widely celebrated and frequently performed within the contemporary traditional session repertoire.

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