Cuckoo, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · G major

The Cuckoo is a traditional English hornpipe in four-four time and G major. Its lively character and rhythm invite nimble fingerwork typical of traditional dance music, though its exact composer and origin remain uncertain. The tune is widely played in folk sessions today as a standard piece within the traditional repertoire.

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