2B Parson's Farewell: John Playford

One of several pieces from "The English Dancing Master," this bouncy dance needs a wide variety of articulations, especially in the eighth-notes. 

Skill Builders

Musicality: This is one of the fastest tempos we've seen so far; the challenge is to keep it light and airy while still getting a focused sound.

Left Hand: We'll keep working on putting down all fingers at once to keep our movement as efficient as possible.

Right Hand: Lots of string crossings, fast eighth-notes and hooked bowings will keep us busy using our fingers.