Open The Door

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

Open The Door is a traditional hornpipe set in the key of D major with a standard 4/4 meter. Its exact origin, composer, and historical associations are not documented, so the tune is best known through standard traditional instrumental performance practices. The melody features the characteristic dotted rhythms and lively, bouncing character typical of traditional dance tunes in this genre.

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