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The Dancing Master - Selection 2

  • Develop triple meter facility
  • Master English dance forms

Compiler: John Playford (1623-1686)

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

Key: G Major

Form: English Country Dance in Triple Meter

Complete Dance

Keep beat 1 of each bar grounded and steady.

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Performance Practice Notes

  • Triple meter: ♩ = 105, maintain steady pulse
  • F#: Keep the leading tone in tune at the cadence