Jack's Rake

Jig · 6/8 · D major

Jack's Rake is a traditional jig in six-eight meter and D major whose specific composer and exact historical origins are not established. Played with a lively and rhythmic character typical of traditional dance music, it features the bouncy phrasing and spirited momentum well suited for the fiddle or accordion. Without a reliable historical association or documented early provenance, the tune is best appreciated through its enduring place in contemporary folk and session playing.

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