General Macdonald

Reel · 4/4 · C major

General Macdonald is a traditional Scottish reel in 4/4 meter composed by the renowned fiddler Niel Gow. Written in C major, the tune features an upbeat and lively character that is typical of eighteenth-century fiddle music. Although specific historical associations for the title are not definitively documented, the piece remains a vibrant example of Gow's influential compositional style.

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