‘ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN’ (downloadable PDF)

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A hymn melody of German origin, and one that is appropriate for Thanksgiving celebrations and Epiphany services (among other occasions).  Please see further below for more information and an audio sample.

Description

A hymn melody of German origin, and one that is appropriate for Thanksgiving celebrations and Epiphany services (among other occasions). This melody is found in many hymnals, set to hymns such as ‘Give thanks, O Christian people'(Thanksgiving), ‘O day of rest and gladness’, and ‘Hail to the Lord’s anointed'(Epiphany). [Tune name: ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN] This pipe setting is in D-Major, and includes a three-part harmony. (Chord symbols and lyrics are not included.)

An audio sample, featuring Scottish smallpipes (A-chanter, baritone and tenor drones tuned to D and A). The harmony parts can be heard on the repeat, approximately halfway through the track: