Learn to Play Recorder

Amarilli mia bella

  • Shape vocal-style phrasing on the recorder
  • Play van Eyck's diminutions evenly

Composer: Jacob van Eyck (based on Giulio Caccini) (c. 1590-1657)

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

Key: F Major

Form: Theme and Variations on Italian Madrigal

Theme - Caccini's Melody

Phrase Caccini's melody like a singer, one breath per phrase.

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Variation 1 - Simple Ornamentation

Keep the graces light so the melodic line stays audible.

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Variation 2 - Elaborate Divisions

Practice slowly until the sixteenths run evenly.

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Performance Practice Notes

  • Tempo: ♩ = 75, expressive and flowing
  • Ornamentation: Italian graces (trillo, groppo, accento) at phrase ends
  • Breathing: Breathe only between phrases, as a singer would

Performance Goal: Play the theme and both variations at ♩ = 75 with a singing tone, the Variation 2 diminutions audibly even.