The Gooding Carol

English carol in 6/8 time -- D major (2 sharps)

(Time through) Daniel Linda Val Brett Tony
1 Bass pizz. Dulcimer chords Melody Rhythm on 1/8 notes Vibes melody
2 Bass pizz. Dulcimer chords Melody Rhythm on 1/8 notes Vibes melody
3 Bass pizz. Dulcimer chords Harmony Rhythm on 1/8 notes Vibes melody

Good Christian Men Rejoice

English carol in 6/8 time -- G major (1 sharp)

(Time through) Daniel Linda Val Brett Tony
1 Bass pizz. Dulcimer chords Melody Rhythm on 1/16 notes Vibes melody
2 Bass pizz. Dulcimer chords Harmony 1 Rhythm on 1/16 notes Vibes melody
3 Bass pizz. Dulcimer chords Harmony 2 Rhythm on 1/16 notes Vibes melody

Tempo is dotted-quarter-note = 100 bpm (two beats per measure). Remember to end the tune by repeating the last four measures, ritardando!

Background: the earliest printed music for this tune dates back to approximately 1400, although it may be older than this. The carol is German, from the 14th century (Latin title In Dulci Jubilo), possibly written by Heinrich Seuse around 1328.