The Fairy Masque (V3) — 2 Soprano Recorders & Keyboard Sheet Music (PDF) | Keys: C–F | Robert Johnso

The Fairy Masque — V3
Keys: C–F
Instrumentation / Arrangement: 2 Soprano recorders + Keyboard accompaniment
Composer: Robert Johnson (c. 1583–1633)
Period: Early Baroque
Region / Culture: English
Type: Instrumental
Format: Digital download (PDF) — 2 files (2.6MB)

About the piece

The Fairy Masque is an Early Baroque English instrumental attributed to Robert Johnson, an English composer and lutenist associated with court masques and theatrical music of the late Tudor / early Jacobean era.
This V3 version is arranged for two soprano recorders supported by keyboard accompaniment, making it ideal for chamber performance, teaching duets with harmonic grounding, or ensemble practice where a keyboard player can reinforce pulse and harmony.

Practical playing notes (duet + keyboard)

• Blend first: two soprano recorders can easily overpower each other; aim for matched articulation, similar tone color, and consistent tuning.
• Let the keyboard “glue” the ensemble: keep the recorder lines light and singing, and use the keyboard as the harmonic anchor.
• Phrase like dance-music: masques often favor clear, dance-like phrasing—shape in larger 4–8 bar arcs and keep a steady pulse.

What you receive

• 2 digital files (2.6MB) as listed on the product page.