Astley's

Hornpipe · 4/4 · G major

Astley's is a traditional hornpipe in 4/4 time and G major whose specific composer and early origins remain uncertain. The tune is traditionally played with a lively and steady rhythm characteristic of British dance music from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Because detailed historical records for the tune are scarce, its primary significance lies in its enduring role within the traditional instrumental repertoire.

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