The "Battle Pavan" is amongst many pieces written by Susato (1500-63) that were part of a night's entertainment in a number of the courts in the Netherlands
No messing around with strings or belt straps around the chair legs
G major) are excellent warm-up exercises
And the outcome is something that is even better than we dreamed of
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On the Open Seas (Susan H. Day) for String Orchestra Intermediate The "Battle Pavan" is amongstOn the Open Seas is an exciting new sea chantey by Susan H. Day. Written because sea faring voyagers are always looking for their next adventure on the open seas! This piece is written in E minor, 4 4 time, and features a spirited, memorable melody, detache bowing, easy rhythms, accents, pizzicato, and fun for all! Bass and cello double, and viola rhythms double 2nd violin rhythms throughout for ease of teaching. Optional piano adds harmonic color.