Alston, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · F major

The Alston is a traditional hornpipe composed in the key of F major with a 4/4 meter. Its precise origins and historical associations are not well documented, leaving its exact date and place of creation uncertain. The tune is typically played in a lively, rhythmic style characteristic of traditional English and Scottish dance music.

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