Spinning Wheel, The

Reel · 4/4 · D major

The reel known as The Spinning Wheel is a traditional-style Scottish tune composed by the renowned fiddler James Scott Skinner. Written in 4/4 meter and set in the key of D major, the piece features a lively tempo and intricate melodic phrasing typical of classic fiddle repertoire. Because detailed historical associations for the tune are not widely documented, its performance relies primarily on expressive bowing and rhythmic drive to capture the spirited character of traditional Scottish dance music.

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