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Court Ayres - Selection of Dance Movements

  • Master refined court dances
  • Execute sophisticated phrasing

Compiler: John Playford (Various Composers)

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

Key: D Major

Form: Suite of Court Dances

Selection of Movements

Steady, stately quarters — no rushing.

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Keep the running eighths light and lifted.

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Notation

Lean on beat 2.

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Notation

Performance Practice Notes

  • Tempo: Almain moderate, Corant quick, Saraband slow
  • Sharps: Keep F# and C# in tune throughout D Major