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Greensleeves sheet music

Greensleeves sheet music on this page covers three contrasting arrangements: a concert-band score, a flute variation set and a piano duet. Comparing instrumentation, opening key and metre will help you choose the version that fits your ensemble or practice goals.

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Match the arrangement to your forces

The concert-band version lists a full wind-band palette including flutes, oboe, bassoon, clarinets, recorders, saxophones, trumpets, horns, trombones, euphonium, tuba, percussion, glockenspiel and timpani. The flute version is a solo line, and the piano duet is for piano. Check that your group can cover the listed parts, especially the auxiliary recorders and multiple clarinet and trumpet parts in the band score.

Check key and metre before you rehearse

Opening details differ between the versions: the flute variations are described in 6/8 with two flats, the piano duet in 3/4 with two flats, and the concert-band arrangement with a one-flat or no-sharps-or-flats opening and a 1/4 time signature. Treat these descriptions as a starting point rather than a substitute for reading the score, especially where the band time signature looks unusual.

Read the title for the type of arrangement

Greensleeves Variations signals a set of variations rather than a plain statement of the tune; Greensleeves Piano Duet signals a duet; Greensleeves for Concert band signals a large-ensemble arrangement. None of the titles provides a reliable difficulty grade, so choose by instrumentation and by inspecting the music itself.

Attribution and programme notes

The available scores credit Greensleeves to traditional sources, including one credit to 'Traditional English', rather than to a named composer. A specific composer, date or first publication is not established by the information here; use an authoritative music reference if you need programme notes.

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Common questions

What arrangements of Greensleeves are included?

Greensleeves appears here in three highlighted arrangements: Greensleeves for Concert band, Greensleeves Variations for flute, and Greensleeves Piano Duet. These offer a large wind-band setting, a solo flute variation set and a piano duet.

What instruments are scored in the concert band version of Greensleeves?

Greensleeves for Concert band lists parts for piccolo, two flutes, oboe, bassoon, three clarinets, bass clarinet, recorders, saxophones, three trumpets, horns, trombones, euphonium, tuba, percussion, glockenspiel and timpani. The part list also includes tenor, bass and contrabass recorders, so the arrangement calls for a substantial wind-band ensemble rather than a small chamber group.

Is there a solo flute version of Greensleeves?

Greensleeves Variations is scored for flute and is described as opening in 6/8 at 72 BPM with two flats. The title indicates a variation set rather than a plain statement of the tune.

What is different about the piano duet version of Greensleeves?

A version titled Greensleeves Piano Duet is included. It is described as opening in 3/4 with two flats and a tempo of 145 BPM, and its score parts field lists Piano.

Who composed Greensleeves?

The scores here carry traditional attributions rather than a named composer, including one credit to 'Traditional English'. A specific composer, date and first publication are not established by the available information.

How do I choose between the concert band and piano duet versions of Greensleeves?

Choose the concert-band arrangement if you have a wind band with the listed parts and want a large-ensemble setting; choose the piano duet for two pianists. The flute variations suit a solo flautist wanting a variation set. Check the opening key and metre in each score before rehearsing.

What key and time signature does each Greensleeves version start in?

The flute variations and piano duet are both described as opening with two flats; the variations begin in 6/8 at 72 BPM, while the duet begins in 3/4 at 145 BPM. The concert-band arrangement's description gives a less clear opening of one flat or no sharps or flats and 1/4, so verify it from the score.