Beaumont Rag

Reel · 4/4 · F major

Beaumont Rag is a well-known American fiddle tune of traditional background with no single verified composer, often associated with the early twentieth-century Texas string band tradition. Played in 4/4 meter as a lively instrumental reel in the key of F major, it features a syncopated ragtime feel and a series of melodic, highly expressive chord changes. While its exact historical origins remain uncertain, the tune became a staple of Western swing and bluegrass repertoires through influential recordings by artists like Bob Wills and Doc Watson.

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