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Lacks contrapuntal: to hear rhythms and turns of the melody and ground
bass
It was intended to be performed without continuo: without a bass part (eg a
keyboard or a stringed instrument)
Purcell employs chromatic alterations within the key of G minor
These are harmonizes with great freedom and imagination each time they
occur
Variation 1:
Variation 2:
Variation 3:
Variation 4:
The first violin presents a new pattern in its accompanying note: is played
throughout the variation
(learn it )
The other parts move in 3 part harmony: in a texture similar to the preceding
variation using the dotted figure (a).
Variation 5:
Variation 6:
Variation 7:
Variation 8:
Variation 9:
Variation 10:
Variation 11:
Variation 12:
Variation 13:
Variation 14:
Variation 15:
Variation 16:
Ground: cello
First violin: walking quavers
Fill in harmony: second violin and the cello
Variation 17:
Variation 18: