Six Dances from

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by Michael Praetorius
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Bransle Double 1
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Philou
Spagnoletta

Some of Praetorius' greatest hits arranged from

Terpsichore for gamba and guitar, with an optional
and anachronistic figured bass for keyboard
players. Use these as solos or in combination with
a consort
Copyright William F. Long, MMIV

Six Dances from

Terpsichore
by Michael Praetorius
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Bransle de la Royne
Bransle Double 1
La Bouree
Pavane dEspagne
Philou
Spagnoletta

Some of Praetorius' greatest hits arranged from

Terpsichore for gamba and guitar, with an optional
and anachronistic figured bass for keyboard
players. Use these as solos or in combination with
a consort
Copyright William F. Long, MMIV

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