La Septime Estampie Real (13th Century Medieval) — Soprano Recorder Sheet Music + Chords (PDF) | Key

La Septime Estampie Real
Key: F major
Arrangement: Soprano Recorder (lead melody) + Chords (also works for other instruments)
Composer/Source: Traditional / Anonymous
Era: Medieval (13th century)
Region – Culture: Italian
Type: Dance (Estampie)

About this sheet music (PDF)

La Septime Estampie Real is a classic medieval dance form (an estampie) associated with the 13th century, arranged here as a practical lead melody for soprano recorder with chord symbols for accompaniment. Set in F major, the tune has a bright, open character that works beautifully for early-music programs, medieval-themed events, historical venues, and ensemble settings where you want something energetic, rhythmic, and unmistakably “medieval” in flavor.

Because this score is presented as melody + chords, it is very flexible in real-world use:

• play it as a solo recorder piece (clear, rhythmic, dance-like),
  
• add accompaniment quickly on guitar/keys/harp using the chord symbols,
  
• adapt the melody to other instruments (flute, violin, voice, whistle) while keeping the same harmonic framework.
  

Why it works well on soprano recorder

Estampies are great for developing core recorder technique in a musical context:

• Rhythmic precision (dance music rewards steady pulse and clean note lengths)
  
• Articulation clarity (light tonguing can keep the energy without sounding harsh)
  
• Finger coordination (repeated patterns help you lock in accuracy and speed gradually)
  
• Phrase awareness (medieval dance structures often repeat sections—great for learning variation through dynamics and articulation rather than “random changes”)
  
• Ensemble confidence (chords help accompaniment players stay aligned and make rehearsals faster)
  

Performance tips

Start by securing a steady pulse and a clean tone. For an authentic medieval feel, keep articulation clear but not aggressive, and avoid overly romantic rubato. If you want the piece to feel more “alive,” create contrast by slightly changing dynamics between repeated sections, or by switching accompaniment texture (drone-like support vs. broken chords). The melody should stay simple, direct, and dance-driven.

What you get

• 2 downloadable files (1.7MB) as listed in the product details.