R$30
Tempus est Iocumdum
Key: D minor (Dm)
Arrangement: Soprano Recorder (lead melody) + Chords (also works for other instruments)
Composer/Source: Traditional / Anonymous
Era: Medieval (13th century)
Region – Culture: Italian
Type: Song
“Tempus est Iocumdum” is presented here as a practical medieval-inspired piece in the 13th-century tradition, arranged as a clean lead melody for soprano recorder with chord symbols for accompaniment. In D minor, the music naturally carries a darker, old-world color that fits beautifully in early-music programs, historical-themed events, and intimate performances where a simple melody can feel powerful and timeless.
This format (melody + chords) makes the piece very flexible. You can:
play it as a solo melody on recorder,
add guitar/keys/harp accompaniment quickly using the chord symbols,
adapt it to other melodic instruments (voice, flute, violin, whistle) while keeping the harmony consistent.
On soprano recorder, D minor encourages focused tone and careful phrasing. This piece is useful for developing:
tone stability (keeping notes centered and calm),
breath planning (medieval-style lines teach natural breathing points),
light articulation (gentle tonguing that keeps a vocal character),
musical phrasing (shaping repeated patterns so they don’t feel mechanical),
style awareness (a simple, “sung” approach that fits medieval aesthetics).
Aim for a vocal, flowing sound. Keep articulation light and avoid harsh attacks. If you want a more “medieval” feeling, use a steady pulse with minimal rubato and let the phrase endings relax naturally. With accompaniment, consider simple textures: drone-like bass, soft broken chords, or slow rhythmic patterns that support the melody without modern pop-style syncopation.
2 downloadable files (1.7MB) as listed in the product details.