The Queen’s Farewell (D minor) – SAT Recorders + Accomp. (PDF) – James Paisible

The Queen’s Farewell
Key: D minor
Instrumentation / Arrangement: Soprano, Alto, Tenor recorders + accompaniment
Composer: James (Jacques) Paisible (c.1656–1721)
Period: Baroque
Region / Culture: English (French-born composer active in London)
Type: Instrumental
Format: Digital download (PDF) — 2 files (3.6MB)

About the piece

The Queen’s Farewell is associated with the death of Queen Mary II (1662–1695) and appears in connection with late-17th-century English sources (often linked to the musical world surrounding court and ceremonial repertoire of the period).
The composer James Paisible (also seen as Jacques Paisible) was a French Baroque composer and recorder virtuoso who worked in London for decades, becoming part of the English musical scene of the time.

This arrangement is ideal if you want a small consort texture (Soprano–Alto–Tenor) reinforced by an accompaniment part (keyboard/continuo), which helps stabilize pulse and harmony in rehearsals and performances.

Practical ensemble tips (SAT + accompaniment)

• Tuning & blend: tune the consort from the inside out (start with alto + tenor, then match soprano).
• Tenor as the anchor: in SAT scoring, the tenor often stabilizes harmony; keep it warm and steady (don’t force).
• Accompaniment as “glue”: let the accompaniment support harmony and tempo—recorders can then focus on line, articulation, and phrasing.
• Baroque articulation: aim for clear, elegant attacks (avoid overly percussive tonguing), and shape phrases in longer arcs for a ceremonial character.

What you receive

• 2 digital files (3.6MB) as listed on the product page.