Curly Headed Ploughboy, The

Reel · 4/4 · D major

The Curly Headed Ploughboy is a traditional Irish reel played in 4/4 meter and the key of D major. Because its specific composer and historical origins are not recorded, the tune is best known through traditional performance practice rather than definitive historical associations. Musicians typically play it with a lively, rhythmic drive characteristic of traditional session music in Ireland.

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