Pear Tree, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

The Pear Tree is a traditional hornpipe in four-four time and D major, though its exact geographic origin and composer remain unknown. It features the steady, rhythmic drive and bouncy cadence typical of traditional British Isles hornpipes. While no specific historical association or early manuscript source is reliably documented, the tune is widely played today in traditional folk and dance music circles.

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