Sir Thomas Fairfax's March

Jig · 6/8 · D major

Sir Thomas Fairfax's March is a traditional English jig preserved in seventeenth-century sources associated with the English Civil War. Set in 6/8 meter and the key of D major, the tune features an energetic and driving character well suited to early military processions and dance accompaniment. Because its exact composer is not recorded, it survives as an anonymous instrumental piece that reflects the vibrant broadside and manuscript culture of the period.

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