Country Dances are social dances which are easy to learn. Immensely popular in the 17th century, they are still enjoyed by young and old today.

Dance descriptions, tunes and historical remarks (in German)

  • scores for playing with recorders, viola da gamba, strings, lute, guitar, etc.
  • for dancing with the CD
  • life music for dancing
  • for performances at e.g. dance and music seminars, historical festivals or at school

Book Vol. 1: 28 popular dances from Playford's Dancing Master
Book Vol. 2: 16 dances to famous tunes of Henry Purcell

  • historical notes
  • dance descriptions including floor patterns
  • reprints of Playford's original descriptions
  • scores for 2-5 voices including chord notations

CD 1: 28 popular dances from Playford's Dancing Master
CD 2: 16 dances on famous tunes of Henry Purcell

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