As I Went Out Upon The Ice

Polka · 2/4 · A dorian

As I Went Out Upon The Ice is a traditional polka in two-four meter and A dorian mode with an unrecorded specific origin and composer. Driven by a lively and rhythmic character well-suited for dancing, the tune features the brisk articulation and steady tempo characteristic of traditional instrumental playing. Because reliable historical documentation regarding its precise provenance or early associations is not established, the piece remains appreciated primarily for its enduring folk vitality.

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