| Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Level | 3 |
| Preview | https://www.despub.com/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/pdf169422.pdf |
| Recording | https://www.despub.com/wp-content/uploads/music/mpt169422.mp3 |
| Occasion | |
| Theme | I Saw Three Ships |
| Hymn First Line | I saw three ships come sailing in |
| Writer | |
| Composer | |
| Publisher | |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Key | G, D |
| Meter | 6-8 |
| Duration | 2'10" |
| Idiom | String quartet |
| Form | Song (ternary) |
| Comments | optional parts: Violin 3 for Viola |
I Saw Three Ships
$10.50
This string quartet is a rollicking rendition of this old carol. The melodic material is passed around amongst all the parts to give color and interest. As well, the punctuations of pizzicato and various other articulations adds a good stimulation for interest as to what is going to haooen next? Colorful! Entergetic! Delightful! This piece has it all!
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