La Rotta — 13th Century Medieval Dance — Alto Recorder & Chords (PDF) — D minor

La Rotta
Key: D minor
Arrangement: Alto Recorder (melody) & Chords (also works for other instruments)
Composer / Source: Anonymous
Period: Medieval (13th century)
Region / Culture: Italian
Type: Dance
Format: Digital download (PDF) — 1 file (923.2KB)

About this piece

“La Rotta” is presented as a 13th-century Italian medieval dance, arranged in a practical modern format: alto recorder melody + chord symbols. This makes it easy to perform solo with accompaniment, rehearse quickly in an ensemble, or adapt the melody to another instrument while keeping the harmonic roadmap clear.

Written in D minor, the tune naturally supports an “old-world” medieval color and works especially well for:

• medieval/early-music themed performances
• recorder lessons focused on phrasing, articulation, and tone
• duo/trio setups (alto recorder + guitar/keyboard/harp)
• creating your own backing (drone-based or broken-chord textures)

Why “Alto Recorder & Chords” is useful

• Instant accompaniment: chord symbols let a guitarist/keyboard player join immediately.
• Better phrasing: chord changes guide musical tension/release, even when practicing solo.
• Flexible instrumentation: the melody can be used by other instruments while the harmony stays consistent.

Performance tips

Keep the pulse dance-like and steady (avoid heavy rubato). Use light tonguing and shape phrases in larger arcs so repeated sections feel intentional rather than repetitive. For accompaniment, simple textures often sound most convincing: drones, open fifths, or gentle broken chords supporting the melody.

What you receive

• 1 digital PDF file (923.2KB) as listed on the product page.