‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ reel (downloadable PDF)

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This sometimes over-sung Christmas carol is revived here as a lively, two-parted reel (instrumental). Set in D-Major with harmonies. Please see further below for more information and an audio sample.

Description

This sometimes over-sung Christmas carol is revived here as a lively, two-parted reel (instrumental, no lyrics). Classic reel rhythms are further enlivened with a little unexpected syncopation in the second part. Chord symbols and second-part harmonies also included.

This is one of over 100 carols printed in the collection, On This Day Earth Shall Ring.

An audio sample, featuring Scottish smallpipes (D-chanter). The harmony parts can be heard on the repeat, approximately halfway through the track: