Common, everyday people would often sing drinking songs as a form of entertainment in taverns. These songs were often up beat and quick paced. Topics could be traditional ballads or hymns, the songs could be bawdy or romantic, political, or even humorous.
Tunes and melodies were often recycled. During the Revolution, colonists that supported independence took the tune of the English song “God Save the King” and rewrote it to be “America”.
Instruments such as fiddles were played to liven up the music. People could keep a beat by clapping, tapping, or other ways of making noise.
Tunes and melodies were often recycled. During the Revolution, colonists that supported independence took the tune of the English song “God Save the King” and rewrote it to be “America”.
Instruments such as fiddles were played to liven up the music. People could keep a beat by clapping, tapping, or other ways of making noise.