Beeswing, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · G major

The hornpipe The Beeswing was composed in the key of G major in 4/4 meter by the prominent nineteenth-century Northumbrian fiddler James Hill. As is typical of nineteenth-century theatrical and competition hornpipes, it features a lively character and an intricate melodic structure well-suited to rapid, articulate playing on the fiddle or accordion. While specific historical events linked to the tune are not well documented, Hill's compositions remain a cornerstone of the traditional repertoire in Northeast England and beyond.

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