Two Terpsichorean Dances (cello and piano) level 2.5

Title: Two Terpsichorean Dances

Composer: Michael Praetorius, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Cello and Piano

Printout: 3 pages

Note: These dances are from Praetorius’ voluminous collection of traditional dance tunes, Terpsichore,  published in 1612.

Skills: G Major and D Major; 6/4 time; key change; lively tempo; dotted rhythms; hemiolas; hooked bows; double up bows; bow recovery lifts; forward extensions; first and second position; quick shifts.