Rights Of Man, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · E minor

The Rights of Man is a traditional hornpipe in four-four time and E minor, though its exact geographic origin and composer remain uncertain. Played in a steady, rhythmic style typical of standard hornpipes, it features a characteristic dotted-note lilt that drives its lively and danceable character. The tune is a well-known staple in traditional Irish and British sessions, frequently appearing in historic manuscript collections from the nineteenth century.

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