Backing Tracks Catalogue
Name | Description | Main Media | Price |
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Backing Track - A. D. Philidor: Recorder Sonata in D minor | Anne Danican Philidor – Recorder Sonata in D minor
From Premiere Livre de pieces, 1712.
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
Performance notes:
Movement 1 (Lentement): Crotchet = 60, 64, 70, 76, 82 Movement 2 (Fugue): Dotted crotchet = 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90 Movement 3 (Courante): Crotchet = 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 Movement 4 (Les notes égales et détachez): 68, 74, 80, 86, 92 Movement 5 (Fugue): Crotchet = 82, 90, 98, 106, 114
Total tracks: 52 | 5 | |
Backing Track - Bach: Flute Sonata in C, BWV1033 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Flute Sonata in C, BWV 1033
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Andante/Presto): Crotchet = 40, 44, 48, 52 / 90, 100, 120, 130 Movement 2 (Allegro): Crotchet = 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 Movement 3 (Adagio): Quaver = 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 4 (Menuets 1 and 2): Crotchet = 102, 114, 126, 138
Total tracks: 50 | 4 | |
Backing Track - Bach: Flute Sonata in E-flat BWV1031 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Flute Sonata in E-flat, BWV 1031
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Allegro moderato): Crotchet = 66, 72, 78, 84, 90 Movement 2 (Siciliano): Quaver = 84, 88, 92, 96, 100 Movement 3 (Allegro): Dotted quaver = 50, 54, 58, 62, 66
Backing Tracks: 30
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Backing Track - Bach: Recorder Sonata in F, BWV1031 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Recorder Sonata in F, after Flute Sonata in E-flat, BWV 1031
This is for the popular transposition into F major for recorder. Free sheet music of this transposition here.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Allegro moderato): Crotchet = 66, 72, 78, 84, 90 Movement 2 (Siciliano): Quaver = 84, 88, 92, 96, 100 Movement 3 (Allegro): Dotted quaver = 50, 54, 58, 62, 66
Backing Tracks: 30
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Backing Track - Bigaglia: Recorder Sonata in A minor | Diogenio Bigaglia –Sonata in A minor
Backing track played on Harpsichord. Bigaglia’s Sonata a Fluta di quatre e Basso in A minor.
Compatible with Schott edition
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Adagio): Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 2 (Allegro): Dotted crotchet = 85, 90, 95, 100, 105 Movement 3 (Tempo di Minuetto): Crotchet = 100, 105, 110, 115, 120 Movement 4 (Allegro): Crotchet = 85, 95, 105, 115, 125
Total tracks: 40 | 4 | |
Backing Track - Bigaglia: Sonata in D major, op 1, no 1 |
Diogenio Bigaglia –Sonata in D major, op 1, no 1 for Violin or Recorder
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
The first sonata in Bigaglia’s XII Sonate a Violono Solo o Sia Flauto e Violoncello o Basso Continuo, 1722
Compatible with the first edition.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Adagio): Quaver = 76, 80, 84, 88, 92 Movement 2 (Allegro): Crotchet = 92, 98, 104, 110, 116 Movement 3 (Largo): Crotchet = 58, 64, 70, 76, 82 Movement 4 (Presto): Dotted crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80
Total tracks: 40 | 4 | |
Backing Track - Bigaglia: Sonata in G major, op 1, no2 | Diogenio Bigaglia –Sonata in G major, op 1, no 2 for Violin or Recorder
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
The second sonata in Bigaglia’s XII Sonate a Violono Solo o Sia Flauto e Violoncello o Basso Continuo, 1722
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Andante): Minim = 72, 76, 80, 84, 88 Movement 2 (Allegro): Crotchet = 92, 98, 104, 110, 116 Movement 3 (Andante): Dotted crotchet = 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 4 (Presto): Dotted crotchet = 50, 56, 62, 68, 74
Total tracks: 40 | 4 | |
Backing Track - Boismortier: Flute Sonata in A, op 35, no 6 | Joseph Bodin de Boismortier – Flute Sonata in A, op. 35, no. 6
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
From Boismortier’s Six Suites de Pieces pour une Flute Traversiere, op 35, 1731.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Prélude: Lentement): Crotchet = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 2 (Allemande: Modérément): Crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 Movement 3 (Ramage: Doucement - Gaiment): Crotchet = 78, 84, 90 – Dotted crotchet = 65, 75, 85 Movement 4 (Menuet 1 and 2): Crotchet = 120, 140, 160, 180
Total tracks: 46 | 4 | |
Backing Track - Boismortier: Flute Sonata in E min, op 44, no 4 | Joseph Bodin de Boismortier – Flute Sonata in E minor, op. 44, no. 4
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
From Boismortier’s Six sonates pour la flûte traversiere avec la basse, op 44, 1733.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Largo): Quaver = 105, 110, 115, 120, 125 Movement 2 (Allegro): Crotchet = 70 76, 82, 88, 94 Movement 3 (Andante): Crotchet = 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 Movement 4 (Allegro): Dotted crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70
Total tracks: 40 | 5 | |
Backing Track - Boismortier: Recorder Sonata in C, op 35, no 6 | Joseph Bodin de Boismortier – Recorder Sonata in C, (after Flute Sonata in A, op. 35, no. 6)
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
From Boismortier’s Six Suites de Pieces pour une Flute Traversiere, op 35, 1731.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Prélude: Lentement): Crotchet = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 2 (Allemande: Modérément): Crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 Movement 3 (Ramage: Doucement - Gaiment): Crotchet = 78, 84, 90 – Dotted crotchet = 65, 75, 85 Movement 4 (Menuet 1 and 2): Crotchet = 120, 140, 160, 180
Total tracks: 46 | 4 | |
Backing Track - Boismortier: Recorder Sonata in G minor, op 44, no 4 | Joseph Bodin de Boismortier – Recorder Sonata in G minor, (after Flute Sonata, op. 44, no. 4)
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
From Boismortier’s Six sonates pour la flûte traversiere avec la basse, op 44, 1733.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Largo): Quaver = 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125 Movement 2 (Allegro): Crotchet = 70 76, 82, 88, 94 Movement 3 (Andante): Crotchet = 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 Movement 4 (Allegro): Dotted crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70
Total tracks: 40 | 5 | |
Backing Track - P. D. Philidor: Sonata in B minor | Pierre Danican Philidor – Sixiéme Suitte in B minor
From Premiere Œuvre Contenant III Suittes a II Flûtes Traversieres Seule Avec III autres Suittes Dessus et Basse, 1717.
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
Performance notes:
Movement 1 (Lentement): Minim = 42, 46, 50, 54 Movement 2 (Gavotte): Crotchet = 110, 125, 140, 155, 170 Movement 3 (Sarabande): Crotchet = 50, 54, 58, 62, 66 Movement 4 (Rigaudon): 74, 80, 88, 94, 100 Movement 5 (Gigue): Dotted crotchet = 60, 70, 80, 90, 100
Total tracks: 48 | 5 | |
Backing Track -Boismortier: Sonata for Cello/Bassoon/Gamba in G min, op 26, no 5 | Joseph Bodin de Boismortier –Sonata in G minor for Cello, Bassoon or Viola da Gamba, op 26, no 5
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
From Boismortier’s Cinq Sonates pour le violoncelle, viole, ou basson, op 26, 1729.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Allemande: Allegro): Crotchet = 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 Movement 2 (Aria: Affetuoso): Quaver = 94, 102, 110, 118, 126 Movement 3 (Adagio): Crotchet = 50, 54, 58, 62, 66 Movement 4 (Gigue): Dotted crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130
Total tracks: 40 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Finger – Ground in G minor (The Division Flute) | Gottfried Finger – Ground in G minor (The Division Flute)
The second of two lovely grounds for flute and continuo first published in The Division Flute in 1706.
Download the music here.
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A=415 Crotchet = 100 Crotchet = 110 Crotchet = 120 Crotchet = 130
A=440 Crotchet = 100 Crotchet = 110 Crotchet = 120 Crotchet = 130
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Backing Track: Albinoni – Violin/Recorder Sonata in A minor, Op.6, No.6 | Tomaso Albinoni – Violin/Recorder Sonata in A minor, Op.6, No.6
Compatible with editions by Schott and Moeck, and with the original print: https://imslp.org/wiki/12_Trattenimenti_armonici%2C_Op.6_(Albinoni%2C_Tomaso)
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 35, 40, 45 Movement 2: Crotchet = 105, 115, 125 Movement 3: Crotchet = 45, 55, 65 Movement 4: Crotchet = 125, 135, 145
Total tracks: 24
Don't know this piece already? Check out a recording on YouTube | 4 | |
Backing Track: Babell – Violin/Oboe/Recorder Sonata no. 11 in G minor | William Babell – Violin/Oboe/Recorder Sonata no. 11 in G minor
Babell was Handel’s harpsichordist and was famed for his virtuoso playing. His XII Solos, For a Violin or Hautboy (suitable for the recorder), and include elaborate embellishments: ‘With proper Graces adapted to each Adagio, by the Author’.
Compatible with editions by Amadeus and the first edition.
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 55, 60, 65 Movement 2: Minim = 100, 105, 110 Movement 3: Dotted Crotchet = 100, 108, 115
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Backing Track: Babell – Violin/Oboe/Recorder Sonata no. 9 in F | William Babell – Violin/Oboe/Recorder Sonata no. 9 in F
Babell was Handel’s harpsichordist and was famed for his virtuoso playing. His XII Solos, For a Violin or Hautboy (suitable for the recorder), and include elaborate embellishments: ‘With proper Graces adapted to each Adagio, by the Author’.
Compatible with editions by Amadeus and the first edition.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 2: Dotted Crotchet = 90, 96, 102, 108, 114, 120 Movement 3: Crotchet = 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110 Movement 4: Minim = 70, 76, 82, 88, 94, 100
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Backing Track: Bach - Viola da Gamba Sonata no. 1 in G major, BWV 1027 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Viola da Gamba Sonata no. 1 in G, BWV 1027
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Dotted Crotchet = 40, 45, 50 Movement 2: Crotchet = 75, 85, 95, 105 Movement 3: Crotchet = 50, 55, 60 Movement 4: Crotchet = 75, 85, 95, 105
Total tracks: 28 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach - Viola da Gamba Sonata no. 2 in D, BWV 1028 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Viola da Gamba Sonata no. 2 in D major, BWV 1028
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 80, 88, 96, 104 Movement 2: Crotchet = 60, 70, 76, 82, 88, 94, 100 Movement 3: Quaver = 80, 86, 92, 98, 104 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 44, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68
Total tracks: 44 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Flute Sonata in B minor | Johann Sebastian Bach – Flute Sonata in B minor, BWV 1030
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 58, 62, 66, 70 Movement 2: Crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 3: Minim = 100, 110, 116 (first section), Dotted quaver = 95, 105, 115 (second section)
Total tracks: 26
Free sheet music here.
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Backing Track: Bach – Flute Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Flute Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 65, 75, 85 Movement 2: Crotchet = 95, 100, 105, 110, 115 Movement 3: Crotchet = 45, 50, 55 Movement 4: Crotchet = 94, 98, 104, 112, 120
Total tracks: 34 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Flute Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034 - Piano Accompaniment | Johann Sebastian Bach – Flute Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034
Backing track played on Piano.
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Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 60, 66, 72, 78, 84 Movement 2: Crotchet = 95, 100, 105, 110, 115 Movement 3: Crotchet = 44, 48, 52, 56, 60 Movement 4: Crotchet = 94, 98, 104, 112, 120
Total tracks: 20 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Flute Sonata in E, BWV 1035 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Flute Sonata in E Major, BWV 1035
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84 Movement 2: Crotchet = 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120 Movement 3: Quaver = 78, 84, 90, 96, 102 Movement 4: Crotchet = 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115
Backing Tracks: 48 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Flute/Oboe Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Flute Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020 (attrib. to CPE Bach, H. 542.5)
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 85, 92, 100 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 46, 50, 54, 58 Movement 3: Crotchet = 90, 95, 100, 105
Total tracks: 22 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Flute/Oboe Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Flute/Oboe Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020 (attrib. to CPE Bach, H. 542.5)
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 85, 90, 100 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 46, 50, 54, 58 Movement 3: Crotchet = 90, 95, 100, 105
Total tracks: 22 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Gamba Sonata no.3 in G min, BWV 1029 - Piano Accompaniment | Johann Sebastian Bach – Viola da Gamba Sonata no. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029
Backing track played on Piano.
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Pitch: A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 66, 72, 78, 84, 90, 96 Movement 2: Crotchet = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 3: Dotted crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75
Total tracks: 18 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Recorder Sonata in A minor, BWV 1020 - Piano Accompaniment | Johann Sebastian Bach – Recorder Sonata in A minor, after Flute Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020 (attrib. to CPE Bach, H. 542.5)
Backing tracks played on Piano. Performance notes:
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Pitch: A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 85, 90, 95, 100, 105 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 3: Crotchet = 85, 90, 95, 100, 105
Total tracks: 15 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Recorder Sonata in C min (after Flute Sonata, BWV 1030) |
Johann Sebastian Bach – Recorder Sonata in B minor, BWV 1030
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 58, 62, 66, 70 Movement 2: Crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 3: Minim = 100, 110, 116 (first section), Dotted quaver = 95, 105, 115 (second section)
Total tracks: 26
Free sheet music here.
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Backing Track: Bach – Recorder Sonata in D min, (after Violin Sonata in C min | Johann Sebastian Bach – Recorder Sonata in D minor, (after Violin Sonata in C minor, BWV 1017)
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Dotted Crotchet = 55, 60, 65 Movement 2: Crotchet = 85, 95, 105 Movement 3: Crotchet = 50, 55, 60 Movement 4: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110
Total tracks: 24 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Recorder Sonata in D min, (after Violin Sonata in C min) | Johann Sebastian Bach – Recorder Sonata in D minor, (after Violin Sonata in C minor, BWV 1017)
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Dotted Crotchet = 55, 60, 65 Movement 2: Crotchet = 85, 95, 105 Movement 3: Crotchet = 50, 55, 60 Movement 4: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110
Total tracks: 24 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Recorder Sonata in F (after Flute Sonata in E, BWV 1035) | Johann Sebastian Bach – Recorder Sonata in F Major (after Flute Sonata in E, BWV 1035)
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84 Movement 2: Crotchet = 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120 Movement 3: Quaver = 78, 84, 90, 96, 102 Movement 4: Crotchet = 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115
Backing Tracks: 48 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Recorder Sonata in G minor, BWV 1034 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Recorder Sonata in G minor, after Flute Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 2: Crotchet = 95, 100, 105, 110, 115 Movement 3: Crotchet = 42, 46, 50, 54, 58 Movement 4: Crotchet = 94, 98, 104, 112, 120
Total tracks: 40 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Recorder Sonata in G minor, BWV 1034 - Piano Accompaniment | Johann Sebastian Bach – Recorder Sonata in G minor, after Flute Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034
Backing tracks played on Piano.
Performance notes:
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Pitch: A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 60, 66, 72, 78, 84 Movement 2: Crotchet = 95, 100, 105, 110, 115 Movement 3: Crotchet = 42, 46, 50, 54, 58 Movement 4: Crotchet = 94, 98, 104, 112, 120
Total tracks: 20 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Recorder/Oboe Sonata in D min, BWV 527 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Recorder/Oboe Sonata after Organ Trio Sonata no. 4 in D minor, BWV 527
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options: Movement 1 (Andante): Quaver = 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 Movement 2 (Adagio e dolce): Quaver = 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96 Movement 3 (Vivace): Quaver = 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170
Total tracks: 36 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Viola da Gamba Sonata no. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Viola da Gamba Sonata no. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 66, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104 Movement 2: Crotchet = 65, 70, 75, 83, 90 Movement 3: Dotted crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70
Total tracks: 32 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bach – Violin Sonata no. 4 in C minor, BWV 1017 | Johann Sebastian Bach – Violin Sonata no. 4 in C minor, BWV 1017
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Dotted Crotchet = 55, 60, 65 Movement 2: Crotchet = 85, 95, 105 Movement 3: Crotchet = 50, 55, 60 Movement 4: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110
Total tracks: 24 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Barsanti – Recorder Sonata in B-flat, op. 1, no. 6 | Francesco Barsanti – Recorder Sonata in B-flat, op. 1, no. 6
Backing track played on Harpsichord. Compatible with editions by Schott, and with the original print: https://imslp.org/wiki/6_Recorder_Sonatas,_Op.1_(Barsanti,_Francesco)
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Adagio): Quaver = 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 2 (Non tanto Allegro): Dotted crotchet = 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 3 (Sostenuto): Minim = 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 4 (Allegro assai): Crotchet = 110, 120, 130, 140, 150
Total tracks: 40 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Barsanti – Recorder Sonata in C major, op. 1, no. 2 | Francesco Barsanti – Recorder Sonata in C major, op. 1, no. 2
Compatible with editions by Schott, and with the original print: https://imslp.org/wiki/6_Recorder_Sonatas,_Op.1_(Barsanti,_Francesco)
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 52, 60, 70 Movement 2: Crotchet = 105, 115, 125 Movement 3: Minim = 47, 55, 63 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 64, 72, 80
Total tracks: 24
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Backing Track: Barsanti – Recorder Sonata in D minor, op. 1, no.1 | Francesco Barsanti – Recorder Sonata in D minor, op. 1, no. 1
Backing track played on Harpsichord. Compatible with editions by Schott, and with the original print: https://imslp.org/wiki/6_Recorder_Sonatas,_Op.1_(Barsanti,_Francesco)
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Adagio): Quaver = 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 2 ([Alla breve]): Minim = 85, 92, 100, 108, 115 Movement 3 (Grave): Crotchet = 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 4 (Allegro assai): Dotted crotchet = 88, 100, 112, 124, 136
Total tracks: 40
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Backing Track: Barsanti – Recorder Sonata in G minor, op. 1, no.3 | Francesco Barsanti – Recorder Sonata in G minor, op. 1, no. 3
Compatible with editions by Schott, and with the original print: https://imslp.org/wiki/6_Recorder_Sonatas,_Op.1_(Barsanti,_Francesco)
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 2: Crotchet = 98, 106, 114, 122, 130 Movement 3: Crotchet = 52, 56, 60, 64, 68 Movement 4: Crotchet = 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130
Total tracks: 42 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bellinzani - Sonata for Recorder in B-flat, op. 3, no.9 | Paolo Benedetto Bellinzani– Recorder Sonata in B-flat, op. 3, no. 9
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
Bellinzani’s Sonate a Flauto solo con Cembalo, o Violoncello was originally published in Venice in 1720.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 70, 78, 86, 94 Movement 2: Crotchet = 50, 58, 64, 70 Movement 3: Quaver = 55, 70, 85, 100 Movement 4: Crotchet = 86, 94, 102, 110, 118
Total tracks: 34 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Bellinzani - Sonata for Recorder in C minor, op. 3, no. 8 | Paolo Benedetto Bellinzani– Recorder Sonata in C minor, op. 3, no. 8
Backing track played on Harpsichord. Bellinzani’s Sonate a Flauto solo con Cembalo, o Violoncello was originally published in Venice in 1720.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 134, 140, 146, 152, 158 Movement 2: Crotchet = 110, 122, 128, 134, 140, 146 Movement 3: Quaver = 64, 70, 76, 82, 88 Movement 4: Crotchet = 88, 94, 100, 106, 112, 118
Total tracks: 44
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Backing Track: Bellinzani - Sonata for Recorder in G minor, op 3, no 7 | Paolo Benedetto Bellinzani– Recorder Sonata in G minor, op. 3, no. 7
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
Bellinzani’s Sonate a Flauto solo con Cembalo, o Violoncello was originally published in Venice in 1720.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Largo): Quaver = 72, 76, 80, 84, 88 Movement 2 (Presto): Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 Movement 3 (Largo): Crotchet = 50, 56, 62, 68, 74 Movement 4 (Giga): Dotted crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130
Total tracks: 40 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Blavet - Sonata in B minor, op.3, no.2 | Antoine Blavet – Sonata in B minor, Op. 3, No. 3
Backing track played on Harpsichord. From Troisième Livre de Sonates pour la Flûte traversière, Avec la Basse, 1740
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Andante e spicato): Quaver = 74, 80, 86, 92, 98 Movement 2 (Allegro): Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 Movement 3 (Minoetto): Dotted crotchet = 94, 102, 110, 118, 125, 130
Total tracks: 32 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Blavet - Sonata in D minor, op.2, no.2 | Antoine Blavet – Flute sonata in D minor, Op. 2, No. 2
From Sonates Melées de Pieces, Pour la Flûte Traversiere, Avec la Basse, 1732
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 Movement 2: Crotchet = 80, 86, 92, 98, 104 Movement 3: Minim = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 4: Crotchet = 56, 60, 64, 68, 72 Movement 5: Crotchet = 96, 102, 108, 114, 120
Total tracks: 50 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Blavet - Sonata in E minor, op.3, no.3 | Antoine Blavet – Sonata in E minor, op. 3, no. 3
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord.
From Troisième Livre de Sonates pour la Flûte traversière, Avec la Basse, 1740
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=392, A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Vivace): Crotchet = 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90 Movement 2 (Largo poco andante): Quaver = 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90 Movement 3 (Allegro): Quaver = 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180
Total tracks: 54 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Blavet - Sonata in G minor, op.2, no.4 | Antoine Blavet – Sonata in G minor, op. 2, no. 4
Backing track played on Harpsichord. From Sonates Melées de Pieces, Pour la Flûte Traversiere, Avec la Basse, 1732
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Adagio): Quaver = 60, 64, 68, 72, 76 Movement 2 (Allemanda: Allegro): Crotchet = 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105 Movement 3 (Ciciliana): Quaver = 118, 126, 134, 142, 150 Movement 4 (Presto): Dotted crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 Movement 5 (‘Le Lutin’, Allegro): Crotchet = 94, 100, 106, 112, 118
Total tracks: 52 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Blavet - Sonata in G, op.2, no.1 | Antoine Blavet – Sonata in G, op. 2, no. 1
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
From Sonates Melées de Pieces, Pour la Flûte Traversiere, Avec la Basse., 1732
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Adagio): Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 2 (Allegro): Crotchet = 78, 86, 94, 102, 110 Movement 3 (Aria 1a. ‘Henriette’): Dotted crotchet = 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 Movement 4 (Aria 2a): Dotted crotchet = 50, 56, 62, 68, 74 Movement 5 (Presto): Crotchet = 100, 115, 130, 145, 160
Total tracks: 50 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Chédeville - Sonata no. 6 in G min (Il pastor fido) | Chédeville – Sonata in G minor, op. 13, no. 6 (formerly attrib. Vivaldi)
Compatible with the original print: https://imslp.org/wiki/Il_pastor_fido%2C_Op.13_(Ch%C3%A9deville%2C_Nicolas) and Schott Schott OFB114/MDS
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 100, 115, 130, 145, 160, 175 Movement 2: Minim = 90, 96, 102, 108, 114, 120 Movement 3: Quaver = 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125 Movement 4: Crotchet = 94, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132
Total tracks: 48 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Cima - Sonata a2 in G minor | Giovanni Paolo Cima – Sonata a2. Violino e Violone (G minor)
Cima’s Concerti Ecclesiastici, published in 1610 includes six instrumental works which are among the earliest written for specific instruments. The first two of these are scored for violin and violone, and cornett and trombone respectively. However, both are often performed by any treble instrument and continuo alone, as the melodic bass parts rarely deviate from the organ.
Compatible with the following editions: Amadeus (BP680) London Pro Musica (LPM CS7)
Performance notes:
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A=415 Minim = 45, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 55, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
A=440 Minim = 45, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
A=465 Minim = 45, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 55, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
Total tracks: 24 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Clemens non Papa – Frais et Gaillard | Jacob Clemens non Papa – Frais et Gaillard
Frais et Gaillard, first appeared in print in Pierre Attaingnant’s Dixiesme livre contenant XXVIII chansons nouvelles a quatre parties 1541. It was one of the most widely used pieces found in division manuals with at least nine versions surviving today.
These backing tracks are compatible with divisions by: dalla Casa (two versions from Il vero modo) Bassano
The accompaniment takes the form of an organ playing the bottom four vocal parts, leaving the top part (‘Superius’) to be ornamented. Performance notes:
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A=415 Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 70, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 80, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 90, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
A=440 Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 70, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 80, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 90, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
A=465 Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 70, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 80, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 90, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
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Backing Track: Corelli – Recorder Sonata in G minor, 'La Follia' | Arcangelo Corelli – Recorder Sonata in G minor, 'La Follia'
After Violin Sonata in D minor, op. 5, no. 12, 1700.
Backing track played on Harpsichord. Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Theme and variation 1 = 60, 70, 80 / 70, 85, 100 Allegro (variations 2-7) = 100, 115, 130 Adagio – Vivace – Allegro (variations 8-10) = 50, 60 / 100, 120 / 60, 90 Andante (variation 11) = 60, 70, 80 Allegro (variations 12-13) = 100, 115, 130 Adagio (variations 14-15) = 60, 65, 70 Allegro (variations 16-22) = 100, 115, 130
Backing tracks are labelled according to the relative speeds of the adagio/andante sections and allegro/vivace sections; e.g. slow-slow (both adagio/andante and allegro/vivace sections are slow) or medium-fast (the adagio/andante sections are played at the medium tempi, and the allegro/vivace sections are played at the faster tempi.
Total tracks: 18 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Corelli – Sonata in C major, Op. 5, No.3 | Arcangelo Corelli – Sonata in C major, Op. 5, No. 3
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 60, 70, 80 Movement 2: Crotchet = 100, 110, 120 Movement 3: Minim = 53, 60, 67 Movement 4: Crotchet = 100, 110, 120 Movement 5: Dotted crotchet = 120, 130, 140
Total tracks: 30 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Corelli – Sonata in D major, Op. 5, No. 1 | Arcangelo Corelli – Sonata in D major, Op. 5, No. 1
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = slow, medium, fast Movement 2: Crotchet = 100, 110, 120 Movement 3: Crotchet = 105, 115, 125 Movement 4: Minim = 45, 50, 55 Movement 5: Dotted crotchet = 85, 95, 105
Total tracks: 30 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Corelli – Sonata in F major, Op. 5, No.4 | Arcangelo Corelli – Sonata in F major, Op. 5, No. 4
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 62, 70, 77 Movement 2: Crotchet = 100, 108, 115 Movement 3: Crotchet = 145, 160, 175 Movement 4: Quaver = 64, 70, 76 Movement 5: Crotchet = 124, 132, 140
Total tracks: 30 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Corelli – Violin Sonata in D minor, 'La Follia' | Arcangelo Corelli – Violin Sonata in D minor, 'La Follia'
After Violin Sonata in D minor, op. 5, no. 12, 1700.
Backing track played on Harpsichord. Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Theme and variation 1 = 60, 70, 80 / 70, 85, 100 Allegro (variations 2-7) = 100, 115, 130 Adagio – Vivace – Allegro (variations 8-10) = 50, 60 / 100, 120 / 60, 90 Andante (variation 11) = 60, 70, 80 Allegro (variations 12-13) = 100, 115, 130 Adagio (variations 14-15) = 60, 65, 70 Allegro (variations 16-22) = 100, 115, 130
Backing tracks are labelled according to the relative speeds of the adagio/andante sections and allegro/vivace sections; e.g. slow-slow (both adagio/andante and allegro/vivace sections are slow) or medium-fast (the adagio/andante sections are played at the medium tempi, and the allegro/vivace sections are played at the faster tempi.
Total tracks: 18 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Couperin – Concert Royeax no 4 , for violin, flute, or viol | François Couperin – Concert Royeax no 4 in E minor, for violin, flute, oboe, viol.
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
From François Couperin’s Concerts Royaux, 1714-15.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=392, A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Prélude: Gravement): Quaver = 68, 72, 76, 80, 84 Movement 2 (Allemande: Legerement): Crotchet = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 3 (Courante Françoise: Galament): Minim = 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 4 (Courante a L’italiene): Crotchet = 162 Movement 5 (Sarabande: tres tendrement): Crotchet = 50, 54, 58, 62, 66 Movement 6 (Rigaudon: Legerement, et marque): Crotchet = 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 Movement 7 (Forlane: Rondeau): Dotted crotchet = 62, 64, 70, 74, 78
Total tracks: 72 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Couperin – Concert Royeax no 4; recorder version in G minor | François Couperin – Concert Royeax no 4, in G minor for recorder, transposed from the original in E minor.
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
From François Couperin’s Concerts Royaux, 1714-15.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=392, A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Prélude: Gravement): Quaver = 68, 72, 76, 80, 84 Movement 2 (Allemande: Legerement): Crotchet = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 3 (Courante Françoise: Galament): Minim = 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 4 (Courante a L’italiene): Crotchet = 162 Movement 5 (Sarabande: tres tendrement): Crotchet = 50, 54, 58, 62, 66 Movement 6 (Rigaudon: Legerement, et marque): Crotchet = 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 Movement 7 (Forlane: Rondeau): Dotted crotchet = 62, 64, 70, 74, 78
Total tracks: 72 | 5 | |
Backing Track: CPE Bach - Flute Sonata in G 'Hamburger', Wq. 133 | Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach – Flute Sonata in G, ‘Hamburger’, Wq 133
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord. Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Allegretto): Crotchet = 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76 Movement 2 (Rondo: Presto): Crotchet = 90, 98, 106, 114, 122, 130
Total tracks: 24 | 4 | |
Backing Track: CPE Bach - Viola da Gamba Sonata in D | Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach – Viola da Gamba Sonata in D, Wq 137
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord. Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Adagio ma non tanto): Crotchet = 70, 80, 86, 92, 100 Movement 2 (Allegro di molto): Crotchet = 95, 105, 115, 125, 135 Movement 3 (Arioso): Crotchet = 85, 90, 95, 100, 105
Total tracks: 30 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Crecquillon – Divisions on 'Un gay bergier' | Thomas Crecquillon – Un gay bergier
Crecquillon’s four-part chanson, Un gay bergier, first appeared in print in 1543.
These backing tracks are compatible with divisions by: dalla Casa (2 versions) Bassano Lambardo
The accompaniment takes the form of an organ playing the four vocal parts.
Performance notes:
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A=415, A=440 and A=465 Minim = 35, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 40, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 45, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 55, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
Total tracks: 36 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Daniel Purcell – Recorder Sonata no. 1 in F | Daniel Purcell – Recorder Sonata no. 1 in F
Backing track played on Harpsichord. From Six Sonata’s or Solo’s three for a Violin, and three for the Flute, with a Through Bass for the Harpsichord, 1698
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 62, 66, 70, 74, 78 Movement 2: Crotchet = 50, 54, 58, 62, 66 Movement 3: Minim = 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 Movement 4: Crotchet = 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 5: Dotted crotchet = 54, 62, 70, 78, 86
Total tracks: 50 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Daniel Purcell – Recorder Sonata no. 2 in D minor | Daniel Purcell – Recorder Sonata no. 2 in D minor
Backing track played on Harpsichord. From Six Sonata’s or Solo’s three for a Violin, and three for the Flute, with a Through Bass for the Harpsichord, 1698
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 62, 66, 70, 74, 78 Movement 2: Crotchet = 85, 90, 95, 100, 105 Movement 3: Minim = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 80, 88, 96, 104, 112
Total tracks: 40 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Divisions on ‘Faronells Ground’ (La Folia) (The Division Violin) | Divisions on ‘Faronells Ground’ (or La Folia) (The Division Violin/Flute)
This classic 16th century tune of Portuguese origin remained popular throughout the 17th and 18th century and appeared in both ‘The Division Violin’ (Part 2, 1685) and ‘The Division Flute’ (1706). This album contains tracks for both violin (G minor) and recorder (D minor) versions
Download the music here: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Division_Violin_(Playford%2C_John) Download the recorder version here: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Division_Flute_(Walsh%2C_John)
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A=415 Crotchet = 90 Crotchet = 100 Crotchet = 110 Crotchet = 120 Crotchet = 130
A=440 Crotchet = 90 Crotchet = 100 Crotchet = 110 Crotchet = 120 Crotchet = 130 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Divisions on ‘Greensleeves’ (The Division Violin/Flute) | Divisions on ‘Greensleeves’ (The Division Violin/Flute)
This classic 16th century tune remained popular throughout the 17th and appeared in both ‘The Division Violin’ (Part 2, 1685) and ‘The Division Flute’ (1706). This album contains tracks for both violin (G minor) and recorder (D minor) versions
Download the music here. Download the recorder version here.
Backing Track downloads:
A=415 Minim = 50 Minim = 60 Minim = 70 Minim = 80
A=440 Minim = 50 Minim = 60 Minim = 70 Minim = 80 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Divisions on ‘John Come Kiss Me Now’ (The Division Violin) | Divisions on ‘John Come Kiss Me Now’ – Davis Mell
John Playford’s ‘The Division Violin’ contains two sets of variations on the song tune ‘John Come Kiss Me Now’ – one by virtuoso violinist Thomas Baltzar and this one, by Davis Mell, which is less violinistic and suitable for performance by recorder.
Download the music here: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Division_Violin_(Playford%2C_John)
Backing Track downloads:
A=415 Minim = 50 Minim = 60 Minim = 70 Minim = 80
A=440 Minim = 50 Minim = 60 Minim = 70 Minim = 80
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Backing Track: Divisions on ‘The Duke of Norfolk’ (The Division Violin) | Divisions on ‘The Duke of Norfolk’ or ‘Paul’s Steeple’
This was a popular tune in the 17th century. It appears twice in John Playford’s ‘The Division Violin’ and in a transposed version in the ‘Division Flute’. This album contains both D minor (violin) and G minor (recorder) versions.
Download the violin version here. Download the recorder version here.
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A=415 Minim = 50 Minim = 60 Minim = 70
A=440 Minim = 50 Minim = 60 Minim = 70
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Backing Track: Eccles – Sonata for Violin (or cello, bass) no.11 in G minor | Henry Eccles – Violin Sonata no. 11 in G minor
This set of backing tracks is suitable for the arrangement for double bass.
Download free sheet music here.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 56, 60, 66, 72, 78 Movement 2: Crotchet = 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132 Movement 3: Crotchet = 44, 50, 56, 62, 68 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 50, 56, 62, 68, 74, 80
Total tracks: 44 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Geminiani - Cello sonata in C, op. 5, no.3 | Francesco Geminiani – Cello Sonata no. 3 in C, op. 5
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord. Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 70, 76, 82, 88, 94 Movement 2: Crotchet = 92, 100, 106, 112, 118 Movement 3: Crotchet = 50, 58, 66, 74, 82, 90 Movement 4: Minim = 82, 88, 94, 100, 106, 112
Total tracks: 44 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Handel – Flute Sonata in B minor (op. 1, no. 9), HWV 367b (A=415) | George Frederic Handel – Flute Sonata in B minor (op. 1, no. 9), HWV 367b
Please note, these tracks are pitched at A=415.
Compatible with editions by Barenreiter, and with the first edition.
Performance notes:
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Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 70, 74, 78, 82, 86 Movement 2: Minim = 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130 Movement 3: Crotchet = 96, 104, 112, 120, 128 Movement 4: Crotchet = 46, 50, 54, 58, 62 Movement 5: Minim = 110, 116, 122, 128, 134 Movement 6: Crotchet = 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76 Movement 7: Dotted crotchet = 48, 52, 55, 58, 62
Total tracks: 37 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Handel – Flute Sonata in B minor (op. 1, no. 9), HWV 367b A=440 | George Frederic Handel – Flute Sonata in B minor (op. 1, no. 9), HWV 367b
Please note, these tracks are pitched at A=440.
Compatible with editions by Barenreiter, and with the first edition.
Performance notes:
Backing Track downloads:
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 70, 74, 78, 82, 86 Movement 2: Minim = 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130 Movement 3: Crotchet = 96, 104, 112, 120, 128 Movement 4: Crotchet = 46, 50, 54, 58, 62 Movement 5: Minim = 110, 116, 122, 128, 134 Movement 6: Crotchet = 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76 Movement 7: Dotted crotchet = 48, 52, 55, 58, 62
Total tracks: 37 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Handel – Flute Sonata in D, HWV 378 | George Frederic Handel – Flute Sonata in D, HWV 378
Compatible with editions by Faber, Schott and Barenreiter:
Free online edition here.
Performance notes:
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Tempo versions. Movement 1: Quaver = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72 Movement 3: Crotchet = 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Total tracks: 48 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Handel – Flute Sonata in E minor (op. 1, no. 1a), HWV 359a | George Frederic Handel – Flute Sonata in E minor (op. 1, no. 1a), HWV 359a
Compatible with editions by Bärenreiter and Faber.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 2: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120 Movement 3: Quaver = 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96 Movement 4: Minim = 110, 125, 140, 155
Total tracks: 38 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Handel – Flute Sonata in G (op. 1, no. 5), HWV 363b | George Frederic Handel – Flute Sonata in G op. 1, no. 5), HWV 363b
Compatible with editions by Barenreiter, and with the first edition.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 64, 70, 76, 82, 88, 96 Movement 2: Crotchet = 96, 102, 108, 114, 120, 126 Movement 3: Crotchet = 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 Movement 4: Minim = 90, 98, 106, 114, 122 Movement 5: Quaver = 120, 128, 136, 144, 152
Total tracks: 56
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Backing Track: Handel – Recorder Sonata in A minor (op. 1, no. 4), HWV 362 | George Frederic Handel – Recorder Sonata in A minor (op. 1, no. 4), HWV 362
Compatible with editions by Barenreiter, and with the first edition.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: 56, 63, 70 Movement 2: 100, 110, 120, 130 Movement 3: 70, 75, 80 Movement 4: 90, 105, 120
Total tracks: 26
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Backing Track: Handel – Recorder Sonata in B-flat, HWV 377 | George Frederic Handel – Recorder Sonata in B-flat (Fitzwilliam Sonata), HWV 377.
Performance notes:
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Tempo versions. Movement 1: Crotchet = 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160 Movement 2: Quaver = 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90 Movement 3: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130
Total tracks: 36 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Handel – Recorder Sonata in C major, op. 1, no. 7) HWV 365 | George Frederic Handel – Recorder Sonata in C major, op. 1, no. 7) HWV 365
Compatible with editions by Faber, Schott and Barenreiter, and with the first edition.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 38, 42, 46 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 60, 66, 72 Movement 3: Crotchet = 68, 75, 82 Movement 4: Crotchet = 92, 100, 108 Movement 5: Dotted Crotchet = 70, 80, 90
Total tracks: 30
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Backing Track: Handel – Recorder Sonata in D minor (Fitzwilliam Sonata no. 3) | George Frederic Handel – Recorder Sonata in D minor (Fitzwilliam Sonata no. 3), HWV 367a.
Compatible with editions by Faber, Schott and Barenreiter, and with the first edition.
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord, suitable for instruments at A=415 and A=440
Performance notes:
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Tempo versions. Movement 1: Crotchet = 30, 35, 40 Movement 2: Minim = 120, 130 140 Movement 3: Crotchet = 110, 120, 130 Movement 4: Crotchet = 50, 60 Movement 5: Minim = 110, 125, 140 Movement 6: Crotchet = 45, 55 and 65 Movement 7: Dotted crotchet = 50, 60, 70
Total tracks: 40.
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Backing Track: Handel – Recorder Sonata in F (op. 1, no. 11), HWV 369 | George Frederic Handel – Recorder Sonata in F major (op. 1, no. 11), HWV 369
Compatible with editions by Barenreiter, and with the first edition.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76 Movement 2: Crotchet = 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125 Movement 3: Quaver = 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 100, 110, 120, 126, 132, 138
Total tracks: 52 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Handel – Recorder Sonata in G minor (op. 1, no. 2), HWV 360 | George Frederic Handel – Recorder Sonata in G minor (op. 1, no. 2), HWV 360
Compatible with editions by Barenreiter, and with the first edition.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 2: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120 Movement 3: Minim = 50, 55, 60 Movement 4: Minim = 55, 65, 75, 85
Total tracks: 30
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Backing Track: Handel – Violin Sonata in F (op. 1, no. 12), HWV 370 | George Frederic Handel – Violin Sonata in F (op. 1, no. 12), HWV 370
Compatible with editions by Barenreiter, and with the first edition.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 55, 60, 65 Movement 2: Crotchet = 92, 100, 108, 116 Movement 3: Minim = 46, 50, 54, 58 Movement 4: Dotted crotched = 96, 104, 112, 120
Total tracks: 30.
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Backing Track: Hotteterre – Flute Sonata in E minor, op. 2, no.4 (A=392) | Jacques Hotteterre – Suite in E minor, Op. 2, No. 4
Quatrième Suitte from Pièces pour la flûte traversiere, 1715
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=392
Tempo options. Movement 1, Prélude: Crotchet = 56, 62, 68, 74, 80 Movement 2, Allemande. La Fontainebleau: Crotchet = 48, 54, 60, 66, 72 Movement 3, Sarabande. Le depart.: Crotchet = 50, 56, 62, 68 Movement 4, Air. Le fleuri: Dotted minim = 56, 62, 68, 74 Movement 5, Gavotte. La Mitilde: Minim = 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Movement 6, Branle de Village. L`Auteuil: Minim = 70, 80, 88, 96, 104 Movement 7, Menuet. Le beaulieu: Dotted minim = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70
Total tracks: 33 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Hotteterre – Flute Sonata in E minor, op. 2, no.4 (A=415) | Jacques Hotteterre – Suite in E minor, Op. 2, No. 4
Quatrième Suitte from Pièces pour la flûte traversiere, 1715
Backing track played on Harpsichord. Please note, these tracks are only at A=415.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415
Tempo options. Movement 1, Prélude: Crotchet = 56, 62, 68, 74, 80 Movement 2, Allemande. La Fontainebleau: Crotchet = 48, 54, 60, 66, 72 Movement 3, Sarabande. Le depart.: Crotchet = 50, 56, 62, 68 Movement 4, Air. Le fleuri: Dotted minim = 56, 62, 68, 74 Movement 5, Gavotte. La Mitilde: Minim = 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Movement 6, Branle de Village. L`Auteuil: Minim = 70, 80, 88, 96, 104 Movement 7, Menuet. Le beaulieu: Dotted minim = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70
Total tracks: 33 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Hotteterre – Flute Sonata in E minor, op. 2, no.4 (A=440) | Jacques Hotteterre – Suite in E minor, Op. 2, No. 4
Quatrième Suitte from Pièces pour la flûte traversiere, 1715
Backing track played on Harpsichord. Please note, these tracks are only at A=440.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1, Prélude: Crotchet = 56, 62, 68, 74, 80 Movement 2, Allemande. La Fontainebleau: Crotchet = 48, 54, 60, 66, 72 Movement 3, Sarabande. Le depart.: Crotchet = 50, 56, 62, 68 Movement 4, Air. Le fleuri: Dotted minim = 56, 62, 68, 74 Movement 5, Gavotte. La Mitilde: Minim = 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Movement 6, Branle de Village. L`Auteuil: Minim = 70, 80, 88, 96, 104 Movement 7, Menuet. Le beaulieu: Dotted minim = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70
Total tracks: 33 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Hotteterre – Flute Sonata in G, op. 2, no.3 (A=392) | Jacques Hotteterre – Suite in G, op. 2, no. 3
from Quatrième Suitte from Pièces pour la flûte traversiere, 1715
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Pitch options: A=392
Tempo options. Movement 1, Allemande. La Cascade de St. Cloud: Crotchet = 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80 Movement 2, Sarabande. La Guimon: Crotchet = 54, 58, 62, 66, 70 Movement 3, Courante and Double. L’indiferente: Crotchet = 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160 Movement 4, Rondeau. Le Plaintif: Crotchet = 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80 Movement 5, Menuet. Le Mignon: Crotchet = 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160 Movement 6, Gigue. L’Italienne: Dotted crotchet = 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120
Total tracks: 36 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Hotteterre – Flute Sonata in G, op. 2, no.3 (A=415) | Jacques Hotteterre – Suite in G, op. 2, no. 3
from Quatrième Suitte from Pièces pour la flûte traversiere, 1715
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Pitch options: A=415
Tempo options. Movement 1, Allemande. La Cascade de St. Cloud: Crotchet = 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80 Movement 2, Sarabande. La Guimon: Crotchet = 54, 58, 62, 66, 70 Movement 3, Courante and Double. L’indiferente: Crotchet = 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160 Movement 4, Rondeau. Le Plaintif: Crotchet = 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80 Movement 5, Menuet. Le Mignon: Crotchet = 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160 Movement 6, Gigue. L’Italienne: Dotted crotchet = 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120
Total tracks: 36 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Hotteterre – Flute Sonata in G, op. 2, no.3 (A=440) | Jacques Hotteterre – Suite in G, op. 2, no. 3
from Quatrième Suitte from Pièces pour la flûte traversiere, 1715
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Pitch options: A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1, Allemande. La Cascade de St. Cloud: Crotchet = 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80 Movement 2, Sarabande. La Guimon: Crotchet = 54, 58, 62, 66, 70 Movement 3, Courante and Double. L’indiferente: Crotchet = 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160 Movement 4, Rondeau. Le Plaintif: Crotchet = 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80 Movement 5, Menuet. Le Mignon: Crotchet = 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160 Movement 6, Gigue. L’Italienne: Dotted crotchet = 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120
Total tracks: 36 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Hotteterre – Suite in C minor, op. 5, no.2 (A=392) | Jacques Hotteterre – Suite in C minor, Op. 5, No. 2 (A=392)
Deuxiéme Suitte from Deuxième livre de Pièces pour la flûte traversière, 1715
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Tempo options. Movement 1 (Prélude: Lentement-Vivement): Crotchet = 65, 70, 75 80; 80, 95, 110 Movement 2 (Allemande: Tendrement): Crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 3 (Sarabande): Crotchet = 55, 60, 65, 70 Movement 4 (Premiere Menuet) Crotchet = 140, 155, 170 Movement 5 (Seconde Menuet): Crotchet = 140, 155, 170 Movement 6 (Gavotte): Minim = 54, 60, 66, 72, 78 Movement 7 (Rondeau): Dotted minim = 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 8 (Gigue): Dotted crotchet = 85, 95, 105
Total tracks: 33
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Backing Track: Hotteterre – Suite in C minor, op. 5, no.2 (A=415) | Jacques Hotteterre – Suite in C minor, Op. 5, No. 2 (A=415)
Deuxiéme Suitte from Deuxième livre de Pièces pour la flûte traversière, 1715
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Tempo options. Movement 1 (Prélude: Lentement-Vivement): Crotchet = 65, 70, 75 80; 80, 95, 110 Movement 2 (Allemande: Tendrement): Crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 3 (Sarabande): Crotchet = 55, 60, 65, 70 Movement 4 (Premiere Menuet) Crotchet = 140, 155, 170 Movement 5 (Seconde Menuet): Crotchet = 140, 155, 170 Movement 6 (Gavotte): Minim = 54, 60, 66, 72, 78 Movement 7 (Rondeau): Dotted minim = 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 8 (Gigue): Dotted crotchet = 85, 95, 105
Total tracks: 33
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Backing Track: Hotteterre – Suite in C minor, op. 5, no.2 (A=440) | Jacques Hotteterre – Suite in C minor, Op. 5, No. 2 (A=440)
Deuxiéme Suitte from Deuxième livre de Pièces pour la flûte traversière, 1715
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Tempo options. Movement 1 (Prélude: Lentement-Vivement): Crotchet = 65, 70, 75 80; 80, 95, 110 Movement 2 (Allemande: Tendrement): Crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 3 (Sarabande): Crotchet = 55, 60, 65, 70 Movement 4 (Premiere Menuet) Crotchet = 140, 155, 170 Movement 5 (Seconde Menuet): Crotchet = 140, 155, 170 Movement 6 (Gavotte): Minim = 54, 60, 66, 72, 78 Movement 7 (Rondeau): Dotted minim = 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 8 (Gigue): Dotted crotchet = 85, 95, 105
Total tracks: 33
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Backing Track: Leclair - Sonata for Violin or Flute in E minor, op. 9, no.2 | Jean-Marie Leclair – Violin/Flute Sonata in E minor, Op. 9, No. 2
From Quatrième livre de sonates à violon seul avec la basse continue (Fourth Book of Sonatas for Violin and Continuo), op.9, 1743.
Leclair indicates that this violin sonata 'qui peut ce jouer sur la Flute Allemande' (can be played by the German flute), and is most often performed today by flautists. Compatible with Schott edition, and the first edition.
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1, Andante (Dolce): Quaver = 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92 Movement 2, Allemande. Allegro ma non troppo: Crotchet = 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72 Movement 3, Sarabande: Quaver = 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94 Movement 4, Minuetto. Allegro non troppo: Quaver = 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120*
* including alternative versions for violin
Total tracks: 60
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Backing Track: Mancini - Sonata for Recorder no. 1, in D minor | Francesco Mancini – Recorder Sonata no. 1 in D minor
From XII Solos for a Flute with a Thorough Bass for the Harpsicord or Bass Violin, 1724
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 2: Crotchet = 90, 94, 102, 108, 114, 120 Movement 3: Crotchet = 50, 58, 66, 74, 82, 90 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74
Total tracks: 48 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Mancini - Sonata for Recorder no. 11, in G minor | Francesco Mancini – Recorder Sonata no. 11 in G minor
From XII Solos for a Flute with a Thorough Bass for the Harpsicord or Bass Violin, 1724
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 80, 86, 92, 98, 104, 110 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 Movement 3: Quaver = 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94 Movement 4: Minim = 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132
Total tracks: 48
Download includes pdf of the original edition
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Composer_Work_Pitch_Movement_Speed.mp3
e.g. Telemann_Bassoon-Fmin_A=440_mov1_50.mp3 Backing Tracks are compressed into a single .zip file. Need help extracting/opening zip files?
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Composer_Work_Pitch_Movement_Speed.mp3
e.g. Telemann_Bassoon-Fmin_A=440_mov1_50.mp3 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Mancini - Sonata for Recorder no. 2, in E minor | Francesco Mancini – Recorder Sonata no. 2 in E minor
From XII Solos for a Flute with a Thorough Bass for the Harpsicord or Bass Violin, 1724
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 2: Crotchet = 94, 102, 108, 114, 120, 126 Movement 3: Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 4: Minim = 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130
Total tracks: 48 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Mancini - Sonata for Recorder no. 4, in A minor | Francesco Mancini – Recorder Sonata no. 4 in A minor
From XII Solos for a Flute with a Thorough Bass for the Harpsicord or Bass Violin, 1724
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 / 48, 54, 60 Movement 2: Crotchet = 94, 102, 108, 114, 120, 126 Movement 3: Quaver = 68, 74, 80, 86, 92 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60
Total tracks: 58 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Marcello – Cello Sonata in A minor, op. 1, no.3 | Benedetto Marcello – Cello Sonata in A minor, op. 1, no. 3
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 68, 72, 76, 80, 84 Movement 2: Crotchet = 94, 102, 110, 118, 126 Movement 3: Minim = 52, 56, 60, 66, 72 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 50, 58, 66, 74
Total tracks: 38 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Marcello – Cello Sonata in C, op. 1, no.5 | Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 64, 70, 76, 82, 88 Movement 2: Crotchet = 88, 96, 104, 112, 120 Movement 3: Quaver = 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 4: Crotchet = 84, 92, 100, 108, 116
Total tracks: 40 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Marcello – Cello Sonata in E minor, op. 1, no. 2 | Benedetto Marcello – Cello Sonata in E minor, op. 1, no. 2
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 62, 66, 70, 74, 78 Movement 2: Crotchet = 92, 100, 108, 116, 124 Movement 3: Quaver = 60, 66, 72, 78, 84 Movement 4: Crotchet = 115, 125, 135, 145, 155
Total tracks: 40 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Marcello – Cello Sonata in F, op. 1, no.1 | Benedetto Marcello – Cello Sonata in F, op. 1, no. 1
The first sonata from Marcello’s VI SONATA a Violoncello Solo e Basso Continuo, op. 1, published in Amsterdam around 1732.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 64, 70, 76, 82, 88 Movement 2: Crotchet = 94, 102, 110, 118, 126 Movement 3: Crotchet = 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70 Movement 4: Crotchet = 92, 98, 104, 110, 116,
Total tracks: 44 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Marcello – Cello Sonata in G minor, op. 1, no.4 | Benedetto Marcello – Cello Sonata in G minor, op. 1, no. 4
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 54, 58, 62, 66, 70 Movement 2: Crotchet = 95, 105, 115, 125 Movement 3: Crotchet = 58, 62, 66, 70, 74 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130
Total tracks: 38 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Marcello – Recorder Sonata in D minor, op. 2, no. 2 | Benedetto Marcello – Recorder Sonata in D minor, op. 2, no. 2
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 72, 80, 88, 96 Movement 2: Crotchet = 100, 110, 118, 124, 130, 136 Movement 3: Minim = 56, 60, 64, 68, 72 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90
Total tracks: 42 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Marcello – Recorder Sonata in E minor, op. 2, no.4 | Benedetto Marcello – Recorder Sonata in E minor, op. 2, no. 4
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 Movement 2: Crotchet = 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132 Movement 3: Crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 50, 58, 66, 74, 82, 90
Total tracks: 48 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Marcello – Recorder Sonata in F, op. 2, no.1 | Benedetto Marcello – Recorder Sonata in F, op. 2, no. 1
Backing tracks played on Harpsichord.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 72, 80, 88, 96 Movement 2: Crotchet = 96, 108, 120, 130 Movement 3: Crotchet = 48, 52, 56 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 112, 120, 128, 136
Total tracks: 30 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Matteis - Ground after the Scotch Humour | Nicola Matteis – Ground after the Scotch Humour
Original version in F major for violin, and transposed version in G major for recorder.
Compatible with Cat on the Keys edition.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options: Crotchet = 90, 96, 102, 108, 114, 120, 126
Total tracks: 28
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Backing Track: Monteverdi – Duet: ‘Pur ti miro’ (L'Incoronazione di Poppea) | Claudio Monteverdi – Duet: ‘Pur ti miro’ (L'Incoronazione di Poppea)
This haunting duet sung by Poppea and Nero closes Monteverdi’s last opera. The accompaniment tracks on this album feature harpsichord and organ in a variety of tempo choices.
Performance notes:
1. Minim = 72, middle section = 128 2. Minim = 72, middle section = 144 3. Minim = 72, middle section = 160 4. Minim = 80, middle section = 144 5. Minim = 80, middle section = 160 6. Minim = 80, middle section = 180 7. Minim = 88, middle section = 160 8. Minim = 88, middle section = 188 9. Minim = 88, middle section = 200
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Backing Track: Orlando di Lasso - Susanne un jour | Orlando di Lasso - Susanne un jour
Lassus’ 5-part French Chanson, Susanne un jour, first appeared in print in 1567 and quickly became very popular. It was one of the most widely used pieces found in division manuals with at least nine versions surviving today.
These backing tracks are compatible with
The accompaniment takes the form of an organ playing the bottom four vocal parts, leaving the top part (‘Superius’) to be ornamented.
Performance notes:
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A=415, A=440 and A=465
Minum = 40, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minum = 45, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 55, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 65, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
Total tracks: 36 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Ortiz - Recercada Quarta |
Diego Ortiz – Recercada Quarta: sobre tenores Italianos (Folia)
One of Ortiz’s eight sets of divisions on Italian ground basses for viol from his Trattado de Glossas, 1553. This album includes backing tracks at A=440 and A=415 in meantone temperament at the following speeds: Minim = 80 Minim = 90 Minim = 100 Minim = 110 Minim = 120 Minim = 130
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Backing Track: Ortiz – Recercada Otava | Diego Ortiz – Recercada Otava: sobre tenores Italianos (Folia)
One of Ortiz’s eight sets of divisions on Italian ground basses for viol from his Trattado de Glossas, 1553. This album includes backing tracks at A=440 and A=415 in meantone temperament at the following speeds: Minim = 80 Minim = 90 Minim = 100 Minim = 110 Minim = 120 Minim = 130
Download the music here.
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Backing Track: Ortiz – Recercada Primera | Diego Ortiz – Recercada Primera: sobre tenores Italianos (Passamezzo Antico)
One of Ortiz’s eight sets of divisions on Italian ground basses for viol from his Trattado de Glossas, 1553. This album includes backing tracks at A=440 and A=415 in meantone temperament at the following speeds: Minim = 80 Minim = 90 Minim = 100 Minim = 110 Minim = 120 Minim = 130
Also included are tuning tracks for both pitches. Download the music here. | 4 | |
Backing Track: Ortiz – Recercada Quarta | Diego Ortiz – Recercada Quarta: sobre tenores Italianos (Folia)
One of Ortiz’s eight sets of divisions on Italian ground basses for viol from his Trattado de Glossas, 1553. This album includes backing tracks at A=440 and A=415 in meantone temperament at the following speeds: Minim = 80 Minim = 90 Minim = 100 Minim = 110 Minim = 120 Minim = 130
Also included are tuning tracks for both pitches. Download the music here.
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Backing Track: Ortiz – Recercada Quinta | Diego Ortiz – Recercada Quinta: sobre tenores Italianos (Passamezzo Antico)
One of Ortiz’s eight sets of divisions on Italian ground basses for viol from his Trattado de Glossas, 1553. This album includes backing tracks at A=440 and A=415 in meantone temperament at the following speeds: Minim = 40 Minim = 45 Minim = 50 Minim = 55 Minim = 60 Minim = 65
Also included are tuning tracks for both pitches. Download the music here.
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Backing Track: Ortiz – Recercada Sesta | Diego Ortiz – Recercada Sesta: sobre tenores Italianos (Romanesca)
One of Ortiz’s eight sets of divisions on Italian ground basses for viol from his Trattado de Glossas, 1553. This album includes backing tracks at A=440 and A=415 in meantone temperament at the following speeds: Minim = 80 Minim = 90 Minim = 100 Minim = 110 Minim = 120 Minim = 130
Also included are tuning tracks for both pitches. Download the music here. | 4 | |
Backing Track: Ortiz – Recercada Settima | Diego Ortiz – Recercada Settima: sobre tenores Italianos (Romanesca)
One of Ortiz’s eight sets of divisions on Italian ground basses for viol from his Trattado de Glossas, 1553. This album includes backing tracks at A=440 and A=415 in meantone temperament at the following speeds: Minim = 80 Minim = 90 Minim = 100 Minim = 110 Minim = 120 Minim = 130
Also included are tuning tracks for both pitches. Download the music here. | 4 | |
Backing Track: Ortiz – Recercada Tercera | Diego Ortiz – Recercada Tercera: sobre tenores Italianos (Passamezzo Antico)
One of Ortiz’s eight sets of divisions on Italian ground basses for viol from his Trattado de Glossas, 1553. This album includes backing tracks at A=440 and A=415 in meantone temperament at the following speeds: Minim = 80 Minim = 90 Minim = 100 Minim = 110 Minim = 120 Minim = 130
Also included are tuning tracks for both pitches. Download the music here. | 4 | |
Backing Track: Ortiz – Recercadas "La Spagna" | Diego Ortiz – Recercadas Sobre El Canto Llano "La Spagna"
These accompaniment tracks work with the six Recercadas on the cantus firmus ‘La Spagna’, which form part of Ortiz’s Trattado de Glossas, 1553. There are 2 versions of the accompaniment (labelled A and B) which might suit different Recercadas depending on taste. Backing tracks are at A=440 and A=415 in a mild meantone temperament at the following speeds: Minim = 80 Minim = 90 Minim = 100 Minim = 110 Minim = 120
Download the music here.
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Backing Track: Ortiz – Recercadas ‘O Felici Occhi Miei’ | Diego Ortiz – Recercadas sobre el madrigal ‘O Felici Occhi Miei’
These accompaniment tracks work with the four Recercadas on the madrigal O’ Felici Occhi Miei’ firmus‘which form part of Ortiz’s Trattado de Glossas, 1553. There are 3 versions of the accompaniment (labelled A and B) which might suit different Recercadas depending on taste. Backing tracks are at A=440 and A=415 in a mild meantone temperament at the following speeds: Minim = 80 Minim = 90 Minim = 100 Minim = 110 Minim = 120
Also included are tuning tracks for both pitches. Download the music here. The original madrigal by Jacques Arcadelt can be downloaded here.
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Backing Track: Palestrina - Vestiva i colli | Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - Vestiva i colli
Palestrina’s madrigal, Vestiva i colli was one of the most celebrated of the period, widely copied, quoted and used by other composers for the basis of other works.
These backing tracks are compatible with
The accompaniment takes the form of an organ playing the bottom four vocal parts, leaving the top part (‘Superius’) to be ornamented. Performance notes:
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A=415 Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 55, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 65, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
A=440 Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 65, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
A=465 Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 55, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 65, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone | 4 | |
Backing Track: Parcham - Solo in G for Recorder | Andreas Parcham – Solo in G for Recorder
From 40 Airs angloise et 3 sonates ... choisis & mis en ordre par George Bingham, 1703.
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
Compatible with edition by Dolce 291/London Pro Musica
Performance notes:
Movement 1 (Poco Allegro): Crotchet = 78, 86, 94, 102, 110, 118 Movement 2 (Allegro): 70, 78, 86, 94, 102, 110 Movement 3 (Adagio): Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 4 (Vivace-Adagio-Allegro): Crotchets = 130, 150, 170, 190, 210 (Vivace sections) / 50, 54, 58, 62 (Adagio/Largo) / 90, 100, 110, 120 (Allegro) Movement 5 (Aria): Crotchet = 62, 70, 78, 86, 94, 102, 110
Total tracks: 72 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Purcell - ‘I’ll Sail Upon the Dog-Star’ | Henry Purcell – ‘I’ll Sail Upon the Dog-Star’
One of eight songs Purcell contributed to the play A Fool’s Preferment, or The Three Dukes of Dunstable in 1688. This album of harpsichord accompaniment tracks includes the following versions:
Pitch choices: High voice (C major, original key): A=415 and A=440 Medium voice (B-flat): A=415, A=440 Low voice (G major): A=415 and A=440
Tempo choices: Crotchet = 90 Crotchet = 100 Crotchet = 110 Crotchet = 120
Total tracks: 24 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Purcell – Evening Hymn | Henry Purcell – Evening Hymn (‘Now that the sun hath veil’d his light’)
Purcell’s setting of Fuller was written for Dryden’s 1679 play Oedipus.
This album of organ and harpsichord accompaniment tracks at pitches A=415 and A=440.
For each pitch there are the following tempo versions. Slow (minim = 75) Medium (minim = 80) Fast (minim = 85) Super-fast (minim = 90)
Total tracks: 8 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Purcell – ‘Ah, How Sweet it is to Love | Henry Purcell – ‘Ah, How Sweet it is to Love’
This song was set by Purcell for Dryden’s 1694 production of Tyrannic Love, or The Royal Martyr.
This album of harpsichord accompaniment tracks includes the following versions:
Pitch choices: High voice (G minor, original key): A=415, A=440 Medium voice (F minor): A=415 and A=440 Low voice (D minor): A=415 and A=440
Tempo choices: Crotchet = 82 Crotchet = 90 Crotchet = 98 Crotchet = 105
Total tracks: 24
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Backing Track: Purcell – ‘I attempt from love’s sickness to fly’ | Henry Purcell – ‘I attempt from love’s sickness to fly’ (The Indian Queen)
This album of harpsichord accompaniment tracks includes the following versions:
Pitch choices: High voice (A major, original key): A=415, A=440 Medium voice (G major): A=415 and A=440 Low voice (E-flat major): A=415 and A=440
Tempo choices: Crotchet = 105 Crotchet = 120 Crotchet = 135 Crotchet = 150
Total tracks: 24
Free sheet music here.
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Backing Track: Purcell – ‘Man is for the woman made’ | Henry Purcell – ‘Man is for the woman made’
Purcell’s boisterous song was one of three he contributed to the comedy ‘The Mock Marriage’ in 1695.
This album of harpsichord accompaniment tracks includes the following versions:
Pitch choices: High voice (C major, original key): A=415, A=440 Medium voice (B-flat major): A=415 and A=440 Low voice (G major): A=415 and A=440
Tempo choices: Crotchet = 75 Crotchet = 75 Crotchet = 85 Crotchet = 95
Total tracks: 24 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Purcell – ‘Music for a While’ | Henry Purcell – ‘Music for a While’
Purcell’s beautiful ‘Music for a While’ was written for Dryden’s 1679 play Oedipus. This album of harpsichord accompaniment tracks includes the following versions: Soprano (C minor, original key): A=415, A=440 Mezzo soprano (G minor): A=415 and A=440 Contralto (F minor): A=415 and A=440
Giving a total of 6 different pitch options.
For each pitch there are the following tempo versions. Slow (crotchet = 38) Medium (crotchet = 44) Fast (crotchet = 50) Super-fast (crotchet = 55)
Total tracks: 24. | 4 | |
Backing Track: Purcell – ‘Sweeter than Roses’ | Henry Purcell – ‘Sweeter than Roses’
Sweeter than Roses is Purcell at his best. One of the last pieces he wrote, it was intended as an incidental song in Pausanias, the Betrayer of his Country, a tragedy first performed at Drury Lane in 1696.
This album of harpsichord accompaniment tracks includes the following versions:
Pitch choices: High voice (C minor, original key): A=415, A=440 Medium voice (A minor): A=415 and A=440 Low voice (G minor): A=415
Tempo choices (first and second sections): Slow – slow Slow – medium Medium – medium Medium – fast Fast – medium Fast – Fast
Total tracks: 24
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Backing Track: Quantz – Flute Sonata in F, 272 | Quantz – Flute Sonata in F, 272
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Allegro): Crotchet = 78, 86, 94, 102, 110 Movement 2 (Largo): Crotchet = 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72 Movement 3 (Vivace): Crotchet = 84, 90, 96, 102, 108, 114
Total tracks: 34 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Quantz – Flute Sonata in G, 273 | Quantz – Flute Sonata in G major, 273
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Presto, ma fiero ): Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 110, 120 Movement 2 (Grave): Crotchet = 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82 Movement 3 (Vivace): Crotchet = 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70
Total tracks: 32 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Simpson – 4 Divisions for the Practice of Learners | Christopher Simpson – Divisions for the Practice of Learners – A=440
These 4 divisions for viol appear in the second edition of Simpson’s The Division Viol, or the Art of Playing upon a Ground, published in 1665. Download the music here: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Division_Viol_(Simpson%2C_Christopher)
Performance notes:
The album includes the following pieces:
Backing Track downloads include 6 variants for each ground:
Minim = 40, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 45, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
Total tracks: 24 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Stanley – Flute/Violin Sonata in A minor, op. 4, no.1 | John Stanley – Flute/Violin Sonata no. 1 in A minor
From Six Solo’s For a German Flute, Violin or Harpsichord, op 4, 1745
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Siciliana): Quaver = 100, 108, 114, 120, 126 Movement 2 (Allegro): Crotchet = 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120 Movement 3 (Menuet): Quaver = 105, 120, 135, 150, 165
Total tracks: 32 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Stanley – Flute/Violin Sonata in B minor, op 4, no 4 | John Stanley – Flute/Violin Sonata no. 4 in B minor
From Six Solo’s For a German Flute, Violin or Harpsichord, op 4, 1745
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Adagio): Quaver = 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 Movement 2 (Poco Allegro): Crotchet = 90, 95, 100, 105, 110 Movement 3 (Gigg): Dotted crotchet = 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110
Total tracks: 32 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Telemann - Recorder Sonata in A minor, TWV 41:a4 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Recorder Sonata in A minor, TWV 41:a4
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105 Movement 2: Crotchet = 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130 Movement 3: Quaver = 90, 98, 106, 114, 122, 130 Movement 4: Minim = 90, 98, 106, 114, 122, 130
Total tracks: 48 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Bassoon / Recorder Sonata in F minor, TWV 41:f1 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Bassoon/Recorder/Flute Sonata in F minor, TWV 41:f1
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 45 55, 65 Movement 2: Crotchet = 95, 105, 120, 135 Movement 3: Quaver = - 85, 90, 95, 100 Movement 4: Crotchet = 115, 125, 135, 145
Total tracks: 30
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Backing Track: Telemann – Cello Sonata in D, TWV 41:D6 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Cello sonata in D major, TWV 41:D6
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 102, 108, 114, 120, 126 Movement 3: Minim = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 Movement 4: Crotchet = 82, 88, 94, 100, 106, 112
Total tracks: 46
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Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.1, Recorder version | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 1 Recorder version in C minor, TWV 41:g3
Note: This version is transposed from the original in G minor.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 52, 56, 60, 64 Movement 3: Minim = 50, 56, 62, 68 Movement 4: Crotchet = 100, 110, 118, 126
Total tracks: 32
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Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.1, TWV 41:g3 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata No. 1 in G minor, TWV 41:g3
Note: This version is un-transposed, suitable for flute, violin or oboe.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 52, 56, 60, 64 Movement 3: Minim = 50, 56, 62, 68 Movement 4: Crotchet = 100, 110, 118, 126
Total tracks: 32
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Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.10 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 9, in E, TWV 41:E5.
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Backing Track downloads: Pitch options: A=415, A=440 Tempo options. Movement 2: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 Movement 3: Quaver = 70, 80, 90, 100 Movement 4: Quaver = 66, 74, 82, 90, 100 Movement 5: Minim = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130
Total tracks: 50 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.10, Recorder Version | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 10, in B-flat, TWV 41:B5, Recorder Version
Note: This version is transposed into E-flat for performance on recorder.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Minim = 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 2: Crotchet = 90, 98, 106, 114, 122 Movement 3: Quaver = 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 Movement 4: Quaver = 110, 120, 130, 140, 150 Movement 5: Dotted crotchet = 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110
Total tracks: 50
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Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.2, Recorder Version | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 2 Recorder version in C, TWV 41:A3
Note: This version is transposed for treble recorder of Methodical Sonata no. 2 in A, TWV 41:A3.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 65, 75, 85, 95 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 90, 105, 120, 130 Movement 3: Quaver = 90, 100, 110, 120 Movement 4: Crotchet = 96, 112, 124, 136
Total tracks: 32
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Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.2, TWV 41:A3 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata No. 2 in A, TWV 41:A3
Note: This version is un-transposed.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 65, 75, 85, 95 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 90, 105, 120, 130 Movement 3: Quaver = 90, 100, 110, 120 Movement 4: Crotchet = 96, 112, 124, 136
Total tracks: 32 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.3, Recorder version in G minor | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.3, Recorder version in G minor
Note: This version is transposed for treble recorder of Methodical Sonata no. 3 in E minor, TWV 41:e2.
Compatible with Dolce edition.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 50, 56, 62, 68, 74 Movement 2: Crotchet = 100, 105, 110, 115, 120 Movement 3: Quaver = 52, 56, 60, 64 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 48, 52, 56, 60, 64
Total tracks: 42 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.3, TWV 41:e2 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.3, TWV 41:e2
Note: This version is un-transposed.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 50, 56, 62, 68, 74 Movement 2: Crotchet = 100, 105, 110, 115, 120 Movement 3: Quaver = 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 48, 52, 56, 60, 64
Total tracks: 42 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.4, Recorder version in F | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 4, Recorder version in F
Note: This version is transposed for treble recorder of Methodical Sonata no. 4 in D, TWV 41:D3.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80 Movement 2: Minim = 95, 105, 115, 125 Movement 3: Quaver = 60, 68, 74, 82 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 100, 110, 120, 130
Total tracks: 32 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.4, TWV 41:D3 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.4, in D major, TWV 41:D3
Note: This version is un-transposed.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80 Movement 2: Minim = 95, 105, 115, 125 Movement 3: Quaver = 60, 68, 74, 82 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 100, 110, 120, 130
Total tracks: 32 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.5 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 5, in A minor, TWV 41:a2
Note: This version is un-transposed.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 90, 96, 102, 108, 114 Movement 2: Crotchet = 100, 110, 120, 130 Movement 3: Crotchet = 80, 88, 96, 104, 110 Movement 4: Crotchet = 95, 105, 115, 125
Total tracks: 38 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.5, Recorder version | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 5, Recorder version in C minor, TWV 41:a2
Note: This version is transposed for treble recorder of Methodical Sonata no. 5 in A minor, TWV 41:a2.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 90, 96, 102, 108, 114 Movement 2: Crotchet = 100, 110, 120, 130 Movement 3: Crotchet = 80, 88, 96, 104, 110 Movement 4: Crotchet = 95, 105, 115, 125
Total tracks: 38 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.6 in G | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 6, in G, TWV 41:G4
Note: This version is un-transposed.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 3: Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 4: Crotchet = 100, 108, 116, 124, 132, 140
Total tracks: 48 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.6, Recorder version | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 6, Recorder version in C, TWV 41:G4
Note: This version is transposed for treble recorder of Methodical Sonata no. 6, TWV 41:G4, in B-flat major.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 3: Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 4: Crotchet = 100, 108, 116, 124, 132, 140
Total tracks: 48 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.7 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 7, in B minor, TWV 41:h3
Note: This version is un-transposed.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 92, 98, 104, 110, 116 Movement 2: Crotchet = 94, 102, 110, 118, 126 Movement 3: Quaver = 90, 98, 104, 110, 116 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 5: Minim = 96, 104, 112, 120, 128
Total tracks: 50 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.7, Recorder version | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 7, Recorder version in D minor
Note: This version is transposed for treble recorder of Methodical Sonata no. 7 in B minor, TWV 41:h3.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 92, 98, 104, 110, 116 Movement 2: Crotchet = 94, 102, 110, 118, 126 Movement 3: Quaver = 90, 98, 104, 110, 116 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 5: Minim = 96, 104, 112, 120, 128
Total tracks: 50 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.8 in C minor | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 8, in C minor, TWV 41:c3
Note: This version is un-transposed.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 92, 100, 108, 116, 124 Movement 2: Quaver = 70, 76, 82, 88, 94 Movement 3: Crotchet = 88, 96, 104, 110, 116 Movement 4: Minim = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 Movement 5: Dotted crotchet = 80, 90, 100, 108, 116
Total tracks: 50 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.8, Recorder version | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 8, Recorder version in F minor
Note: This version is transposed for treble recorder of Methodical Sonata no. 8 in C minor, TWV 41:c3.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 92, 100, 108, 116, 124 Movement 2: Quaver = 70, 76, 82, 88, 94 Movement 3: Crotchet = 88, 96, 104, 110, 116 Movement 4: Minim = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 Movement 5: Dotted crotchet = 80, 90, 100, 110, 120
Total tracks: 50 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.9 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 9, in E, TWV 41:E5.
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Backing Track downloads: Pitch options: A=415, A=440 Tempo options. Movement 2: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 Movement 3: Quaver = 70, 80, 90, 100 Movement 4: Quaver = 66, 74, 82, 90, 100 Movement 5: Minim = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130
Total tracks: 50 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Methodical Sonata No.9, Recorder version | Georg Phillip Telemann – Methodical Sonata no. 9, Recorder version in G major
Note: This version is transposed for treble recorder of Methodical Sonata no. 9 in E, TWV 41:E5, into G major. Backing track played on Harpsichord.
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Backing Track downloads: Pitch options: A=415, A=440 Tempo options. Movement 2: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 Movement 3: Quaver = 70, 80, 90, 100 Movement 4: Quaver = 66, 74, 82, 90, 100 Movement 5: Minim = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130
Total tracks: 50 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Partita no.3 in C minor TWV 41:c1 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Partita no. 3 in C minor for oboe, violin or flute, TWV 41:c1
From La petite musique de chambre, Die kleine Cammer-Music, 1716
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Adagio): Minim = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 2 (Aria 1. Presto): Minim = 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 Movement 3 (Aria 2. Vivace): Crotchet = 85, 95, 105, 115, 125 Movement 4 (Aria 3. Vivace): Dotted minim = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 Movement 5 (Aria 4. Allegro): Dotted quaver = 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 6 (Aria 5. Vivace): Crotchet = 85, 95, 105, 115 125 Movement 7 (Aria 6. Presto): Minim = 80, 90, 100, 110, 120
Total tracks: 72 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Partita no.4 in G minor TWV 41:g2 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Partita no. 4 in G minor for oboe, violin or flute, TWV 41:g2
From Die kleine Cammer-Music, 1716
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Grave): Crotchet = 50, 58, 66, 74, 82 Movement 2 (Allegro): Crotchet = 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 Movement 3 (Allegro): Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 Movement 4 (Tempo di Minuet): Crotchet = 112, 124, 136, 148, 160 Movement 5 (Allegro): Crotchet = 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 Movement 6 (Tempo giusto): Crotchet = 80, 88, 96, 104, 112 Movement 7 (Allegro assai): Dotted crotchet = 40, 50, 60, 70, 80
Total tracks: 70 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Recorder Sonata in C major, TWV 41:C5 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Recorder Sonata in C major, TWV 41:C5
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 35/42/50 – 110/125/140 (9 combinations) Movement 2: Quaver = 95, 110, 125 Movement 3: Crotchet = 100, 110, 120, 130
Total tracks: 30
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Backing Track: Telemann – Recorder Sonata in C, TWV 41:C2 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Recorder Sonata in C, TWV 41:C2 (Der getreue Music-Meister, 1728)
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 Movement 2: Crotchet = 90, 96, 102, 108, 114, 120 Movement 3: Crotchet = 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94 Movement 4: Quaver = 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160
Total tracks: 48 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Recorder Sonata in D minor, TWV 41:d4 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Recorder Sonata in D minor, TWV 41:d4
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 70, 75, 80, 85 Movement 2: Minim = 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 Movement 3: Crotchet = 44, 52, 60 Movement 4: Dotted quaver = 104, 120, 136, 148, 160
Total tracks: 30
Free sheet music here.
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Backing Track: Telemann – Recorder/Flute Sonata in C, TWV 41:F2 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Recorder Sonata in C, TWV 41:C2 (from Der getreue Music-Meister, 1728)
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 90, 96, 102, 108, 114, 120 Movement 2: Crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 Movement 3: Crotchet = 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120
Total tracks: 38 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Telemann – Viola da Gamba (bass) Sonata in A min, TWV 41:a6 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Viola da Gamba / Bass Sonata in A minor, TWV 41:a6
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Crotchet = 78, 84, 90, 96, 102, 108, 114 Movement 2: Crotchet = 95, 100, 105, 110, 115 Movement 3: Quaver = 54, 60, 66, 72, 78 Movement 4: Crotchet = 86, 92, 98, 104, 110
Total tracks: 44
Free sheet music here.
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Backing Track: Telemann – Viola da Gamba (bass) Sonata in E mi, TWV 41:e5 | Georg Phillip Telemann – Viola da Gamba / Bass Sonata in E minor, TWV 41:e5
Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 70, 80, 90, 100 Movement 3: Quaver = 90, 95, 100, 105 Movement 4: Quaver = 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150
Total tracks: 38
Free sheet music here.
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Backing Track: Vivaldi – Cello Sonata in B-flat, op. 14, no. 1, RV47 | Antonio Vivaldi – Cello Sonata in B-flat, op. 14, no. 1, RV47 (Also suitable for bassoon)
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1 (Largo): Quaver = 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Movement 2 (Allegro): Dotted crotchet = 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 Movement 3 (Largo): Crotchet = 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 4 (Allegro): Crotchet = 90, 98, 106, 114, 122, 130
Total tracks: 42 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Vivaldi – Cello Sonata in B-flat, op. 14, no. 6, RV46 | Antonio Vivaldi – Cello Sonata in B-flat, op. 14, no. 6, RV46 (Also suitable for bassoon)
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 75, 80, 85, 90, Movement 2: Crotchet = 85, 95, 100, 105, 110 Movement 3: Quaver = 60, 70, 80, 90 Movement 4: Quaver = 135, 145, 155
Total tracks: 30
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Backing Track: Vivaldi – Cello Sonata in E minor, op. 14, no. 5, RV40 | Antonio Vivaldi – Cello Sonata in E minor, op. 14, no. 5, RV40 (also suitable for bassoon)
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 70, 76, 82, 90 Movement 2: Crotchet = 95, 100, 105, 110 Movement 3: Quaver = 88, 94, 100 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75
Total tracks: 30
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Backing Track: Vivaldi – Cello Sonata in G minor, RV42 | Antonio Vivaldi – Cello Sonata in G minor, RV42
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, Movement 2: Crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 Movement 3: Crotchet = 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 90, 100. 110, 120, 130, 140
Total tracks: 48 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Vivaldi – Recorder Sonata in G RV 806 | Antonio Vivaldi – Recorder Sonata in G, RV806
This sonata is a transcription from an earlier violin sonata in D major by Vivaldi, RV 810. It survives in a manuscript in the Bavarian State Library.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 Movement 3: Quaver = 104, 112, 120, 128, 136 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 100, 110, 120 130
Total tracks: 40 | 5 | |
Backing Track: Vivaldi – Violin Sonata in B-flat, op. 5, no. 3, RV33 | Antonio Vivaldi – Violin Sonata in B-flat, op. 5, no. 3, RV33
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 Movement 2: Crotchet = 70, 80, 90, 110, 120, 130 Movement 3: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 Movement 4: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Total tracks: 48 | 4 | |
Backing Track: Vivaldi – Violin Sonata in D RV 810 | Antonio Vivaldi – Recorder Sonata in G, RV810
This sonata survives in an undated manuscript in the hand of Johann Pisendel.
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 Movement 3: Quaver = 104, 112, 120, 128, 136 Movement 4: Dotted crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120 130
Total tracks: 40
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Backing Track: Vivaldi – Violin Sonata in G, op. 2, no. 8, RV23 | Antonio Vivaldi – Violin Sonata in G, op. 2, no. 8, RV23
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Performance notes:
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Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options. Movement 1: Quaver = 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110 Movement 2: Dotted crotchet = 80, 90, 105, 120, 135, 150 Movement 3: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Total tracks: 36 | 4 |