This dance tune was written by the English composer Henry Purcell (1659-1695).
Look at pictures of dancers from that time to get an idea of how to play the piece.
In this arrangement the tune is played twice through. Ask students to think of a
way to make the second time through di erent from the rst (add more players?
add untuned percussion? add tuned percussion playing the tune?)
Notes used: F, G, A, Bb
Key: Bb major
Learning points: reinforces Bb
accidental lasts throughout the bar
Resource type: This is a Pieces resource.
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