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from Claire Keville Compositions
This tune was inspired by a love of slow airs. It was recorded on the clavichord album in d minor but recently I’ve enjoyed playing it in a minor on the concertina. It was written in 2015. You can hear the two versions here which highlight how a melody can change depending on the key and the instrument. The clavichord itself is tuned (roughly) a semi tone lower so apologies to those of you with perfect pitch when following the music notation.
Finally, it can be very difficult transcribing music that is non-metrical so bear this in mind when following the staff notation. The transcription is a mere guideline. The same is true of the harping pieces that follow.
