The First Noel

English (Cornish) carol in 3/4 time -- key of D major (2 sharps)

(Time through) Daniel Linda Val Brett Tony
1 (tacit) Dulcimer chords (tacit) Chords Psaltery melody @ 80 bpm
2 Bass pizz. Dulcimer chords Melody w/mute Chords @ 104 bpm (tacit)
3 Bass arco Dulcimer chords Harmony w/mute Chords Vibes melody
4 Bass arco Dulcimer chords Harmony w/mute Chords Vibes melody

CONSIDER SKIPPING THIS TUNE IF WE'RE SHORT ON TIME!!

After playing the first time through with Tony on psaltery (80 bpm), Brett will immediately switch to a faster tempo (104 bpm) on solo guitar chords for four measures before everyone else joins in for a second time through the tune. Tony will hold the last note on psaltery for a bit while Brett ramps up the tempo.

Be sure to crescendo and ritardando toward the end of the tune (measure 20) on the last time.

Background: this is a Cornish tune first published in 1823.