Friday, May 20, 2011

John Dowland 1st Book of Songs



Hi All
I have arranged some little C flute trios with cool medieval style backings. They are the first six songs from John Dowland's first book of songs for voice and lute. I have transposed the songs into a good range for beginner/intermediate players. I have added modern key signatures and simplified the time signatures to recognisable modern time signatures.

All the accompaniments are enjoyable to listen to and play-along with. Here is the PDF Sheet Music of the trios::


If you want to download the Sheet Music to play yourself click the arrow pointing down
or just print it out

To listen to the backing accompaniments click on a file below. (These do not include the melody just the backings.)



I have made a correction in files changing No1 from F minor to E minor to make it easier for beginner players. Thanks for suggestion Atarah

If you would like to download all the files the PDF and MP3's in a single zip file download Click Here

I hope you enjoy let me know any way I can improve these.Please leave a comment .

best 
Matt

7 comments:

  1. These are very well done, Matthew. I'm adding a link to this page on my site.

    Kathy
    http://www.cyberflute.com/

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  2. Just beautiful and well done! I have not really listened to Dowland since I was a theory major. (Not long after Dowland wrote these, I'm afraid!)

    Keep up the good work!

    Jeff
    Arizona, USA

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  3. Thanks a lot. Dowland is one of my favorites. Thanks again!

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  4. Thanks so much..we'll enjoy playing them!

    Roberta

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    USA

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  5. Awesome! Thanks very much.

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