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Almain by Robert Johnson

Almain by Robert Johnson (1583-1634) Robert Johnson was an English composer and lutenist of the late Tudor and early Jacobean eras. He is sometimes called “Robert Johnson II” to distinguish him from an earlier Scottish composer. He worked with William Shakespeare providing music for some of his later plays.

Where The Bee Sucks by Robert Johnson

Where The Bee Sucks (from the Tempest) by Robert Johnson (1583-1634) Robert Johnson was an English composer and lutenist of the late Tudor and early Jacobean eras. He is sometimes called “Robert Johnson II” to distinguish him from an earlier Scottish composer. He worked with William Shakespeare providing music for some of his later plays.

How should I Your True Love Know by Anonymous (Guitar Tab)

How should I Your True Love Know (from Othello) by Anonymous (16th century, English) On the stage, music played an important role. There was a special musicians’ gallery above the stage; sometimes the music was played on the stage itself; and there were even occasions when it was played under the stage to achieve an …

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When That I Was And A Little Tiny Boy by Anonymous (Guitar Tab)

When That I Was And A Little Tiny Boy (from Twelfth Night) by Anonymous (16th century, English) On the stage, music played an important role. There was a special musicians’ gallery above the stage; sometimes the music was played on the stage itself; and there were even occasions when it was played under the stage …

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Mr Dowland’s Midnight by John Dowland

Mr Dowland’s Midnight by John Dowland (1563-1626) John Dowland was an English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer. He is best known today for his melancholy songs such as “Come, heavy sleep”, “Come again”, “Flow my tears”, “I saw my Lady weepe” and “In darkness let me dwell”, but his instrumental music has undergone a major …

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