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Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet

We have a new governor

J.S. Bach (1685–1750)arr. Lionel Salter
A major4/4Allegro moderato ♩ = 104

The opening duet of the Peasant Cantata, BWV 212, written in 1742. A farmer and his wife are swapping jokes and the mood is light-hearted.

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  • Establish strong f and gentle p from the first note
  • Choose bow weight and speed for each dynamic
  • Keep the Allegro moderato tempo steady

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