Another favorite throughout Europe, we will be looking at the version by the Dutch composer Sweelinck. A perky, happy dance, the tune was written for the grand wedding festivities of Fernando de Medici.

Skill Builders

Musicality: We will work on different articulations to bring out the moods in the piece

Left Hand: We get another chance to practice shifting in and out of half position, now with a little less time to prepare

Right Hand: The shorter articulation of the repeated notes should contrast with the longer bow stroke of the more melodic passages