Greensleeves — Chappell reading

• Play the complete verse and older refrain.
• Keep the raised sixth and leading note clear in compound time.

Composer: Traditional; harmonised by G. A. Macfarren (1813–1887)

Source: Chappell, Popular Music of the Olden Time, vol. I, p. 230, first reading; public domain.

Original: E minor up P4: soprano E4–G5; native alto D minor, A4–C6.

Prepare the upper register and chromatic notes through Lesson 34.

Notes Used: E4, F#4, G4, G#4, A4, B4, C5, D5, E5, F5, F#5, G5

Notes Used: A4, B4, C5, C#5, D5, E5, F5, G5, A5, Bb5, B5, C6

Time Signature: 6/8 · Key: A minor

Time Signature: 6/8 · Key: D minor

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