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Psalm Settings (selected)

  • Play Dutch psalm melodies in chorale style
  • Keep the melody clear through the divisions

Composer: Jacob van Eyck (c. 1590-1657)

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

Key: G Major

Form: Theme and Variations on Dutch Psalm Melodies

Psalm 116 - Theme

Breathe at the ends of the psalm lines.

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Variation 1 - Simple Elaboration

Keep the ornaments gentle and unhurried.

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Variation 2 - Meditative Figuration

Hold the chorale tempo steady through the sixteenths.

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Psalm 140 - Theme

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Notation

Performance Practice Notes

  • Tempo: ♩ = 65, steady and contemplative
  • Ornamentation: Sparse; never obscure the psalm melody
  • Breathing: Breathe at psalm line ends only

Performance Goal: Play both psalm themes and the variations at a steady ♩ = 65 with the original melody always audible through the divisions.