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Boffons — BookII

  • Keep the melody audible through its divisions.
  • Maintain even tone through every complete strain.

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

Published: Der Fluyten Lust-hof, Book II, 1654

Original: Unaccompanied solo recorder

Movements: Complete setting and written divisions

Helmut Kickton’s edition (public-domain/reuse declaration), checked against 1654. Original pitches; alto a fourth higher. Source slurs and articulations omitted. Editorial fermatas retained.

Notes Used: C4, D4, E4, F4, F#4, G4, A4, B4, C5, D5, E5, F5, F#5, G5, A5

Notes Used: F4, G4, A4, Bb4, B4, C5, D5, E5, F5, G5, A5, Bb5, B5, C6, D6

Time Signature: 4/4 · Key: G major (historical signature: 0 flats)

Time Signature: 4/4 · Key: C major (historical signature: 1 flat)

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