Old Crossroads, The

March · 4/4 · A dorian

The traditional Irish march known as The Old Crossroads is played in a steady 4/4 meter and set in the A Dorian mode. Because its specific historical origins and composer are not historically documented, the tune is best defined by its lively and rhythmic character suited for marching. Traditional musicians typically perform it with a crisp articulation that emphasizes the characteristic Dorian modal shifts and drives the underlying meter forward.

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