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| The first line of Pavan P16 in the Matthew Holmes Lute Book in Cambridge University Library, Dd.5.78, f47v. The presentation is not dissimilar to the unvoiced uke version below. |
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| Unvoiced version of P16, arranged for ukulele. The earlier format involved an extra beam to indicate duration. The lack of lower strings on the uke has meant that the occasional bass note has been omitted, whereas some have been included an octave higher where that does not disrupt the (implied) voices. |
Yet another pavan that makes great use of JD’s favourite cadence-motif, in bars 5, 7, 10, 15, 22 and 23.
There are three sections, each of 8 bars. As usual I have not transcribed the challenging repeats. The third section is most inventive, and fun to play.
The arrangements are available to download for free:
A voiced version HERE
An unvoiced version HERE
I hope that you enjoy playing them.
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Adapted from the transcription in Poulton D, Lam B, Eds. 1995. ‘The collected lute music of John Dowland’, Edn 3. Faber Music, London.
