Learn to Play Recorder

Greensleeves

  • Master 6/8 time in Renaissance style
  • Learn the complete Greensleeves melody

Source: Playford's Dancing Master

Notes Used: A, B, C, D, E, F#, G, A (high), B (high)

Time Signature: 6/8 · Key: A Dorian (modal)

Fingering Review

Full Dance

Keep a gentle lilt, two beats per bar.

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Practice Exercises

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Notation

Performance Goal: Play with a gentle lilt in two, shaping the modal melody with audible dynamic rise and fall.