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The Brown Thorn sheet music

The Brown Thorn appears in these listings without a named composer, credited to “Misc tunes.” The sheet music shown is short and set in 3/4 time; two listed versions open in G major and one in D major. When choosing an arrangement, compare the opening key and the actual notation rather than relying on the title alone, since the listings do not identify instrumentation or a definitive version.

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Comparing the listed versions

All three listed scores of The Brown Thorn use 3/4 time. Their opening key signatures differ: two begin in G major and one in D major. The listed durations are about 24 seconds, with 79–87 notes, so these appear to be brief settings. Check the score itself to see whether the notation matches the version you need.

Composer and attribution

No composer is named in the listings for The Brown Thorn; the artist credit reads “Misc tunes.” The page therefore cannot confirm a composer, date, or origin for the tune. If attribution matters for a performance or programme note, verify the specific edition you intend to use.

What the title does not tell you

A title alone does not establish whether The Brown Thorn is a song, dance tune, or instrumental piece, and the listings do not name an instrument. Use the key, time signature, and notation of each score as practical selection points, and treat historical claims about the tune as unverified unless a specific edition supports them.

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Common questions

Who composed The Brown Thorn?

No composer is named in the listings for The Brown Thorn; the artist credit is “Misc tunes.” The page therefore cannot confirm an author, date, or origin for the tune.

What key is The Brown Thorn in?

Listed scores of The Brown Thorn show different opening keys: two begin with one sharp (G major) and one begins with two sharps (D major). The opening key can therefore vary between versions, so check the individual score before choosing.

What time signature is The Brown Thorn in?

The listed scores of The Brown Thorn are in 3/4 time. That metre is a shared feature of the versions shown, although the listings do not explain whether the whole tune stays in 3/4 throughout.

Do the available scores of The Brown Thorn differ?

The listed versions differ in opening key: two are in G major and one is in D major. Their note counts and listed durations also vary slightly—79 to 87 notes and about 24 seconds—so compare the notation rather than assuming the versions are identical.

Is The Brown Thorn a song or an instrumental tune?

The title alone does not establish whether The Brown Thorn is a song, dance tune, or instrumental piece, and the listings give no genre. The 3/4 metre and short duration are the clearest musical details shown.