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Pavane: Belle qui tiens ma vie

  • Master the slow, stately pavane style
  • Sustain long half notes through full phrases

Composer: Thoinot Arbeau (1519-1595)

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

Time Signature: 4/4 · Key: G Dorian mode

Fingering Review

Full Pavane

In performance each eight-bar phrase is traditionally repeated.

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Notation

Practice Exercises

Practice moving through the G Dorian pentachord with Bb.

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Master the opening's F-sharp lower neighbor.

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Practice the graceful rise to high D and back.

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The answering phrase settles to low D.

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Master the closing cadence on G.

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Performance Goal: Sustain every half note at a slow, processional tempo so each eight-bar phrase flows in one unbroken line.