Merry Blacksmith, The

Reel · 4/4 · D major

The Merry Blacksmith is a well-known traditional Irish reel in D major with a 4/4 meter. Because its exact composer and historical origins are not recorded, it is preserved purely as a traditional instrumental tune in the standard Irish repertoire. It is typically played with a lively and energetic character that showcases the nimble fingerwork characteristic of traditional session playing.

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