Fat Cat, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

The traditional hornpipe The Fat Cat in the key of D major was composed by the renowned Irish fiddler Tommy Peoples. As a 4/4 hornpipe, it is characterized by a lively, rhythmic drive and a distinctly modern yet idiomatic melodic style typical of its creator's influential repertoire. While specific historical associations for the tune are not widely documented, it remains a celebrated item in contemporary Irish traditional music sessions.

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