Black Joak

Jig · 6/8 · G major

Black Joak is a traditional English jig dating back to at least the early eighteenth century, when it gained widespread popularity on stage and in broadside ballads. The tune is written in the key of G major with a lively 6/8 meter that supports its energetic and playful character. Because its exact early origins remain uncertain, the melody is best known through its extensive use in eighteenth-century dance collections and theatrical productions like The Beggar's Opera.

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