Dowland liked this melody so much he set it several times, once as a song (“Now, oh now, I needs must part”) and once as a galliard for solo lute. I’ve included the text here to help you with the phrasing.

Skill Builders

Musicality: As we work on singing lyrically, we can focus on getting the best sound possible. The hemiolas (shifted accents in the bar) at the end require some attention.

Left Hand: Because there is no new technique to work on, let’s concentrate on placing the fingers exactly behind the fret to help with getting the best sound possible.

Right Hand: Lots of retakes and hooked bowings mean accuracy in placing and phrasing with the bow.