Yorkshire Wassail: Theme and variations for two violins (violin duo)

Composer: traditional, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Two Violins

Printout: 2 pages

Note: Meter changes and modal harmonies keep this traditional tune ever-interesting. It’s a nice change of pace from the usual Christmas repertoire. The first variation uses drone-like fifths (reminiscent of border pipes) to accompany the melody in the second violin.

Please check out these Christmas duets for two violins:

God rest ye merry, Gentlemen 

In the Bleak Midwinter

Joy to the World

Lo, How a rose e’er blooming

Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) from The Messiah

Silent Night