Poet: Sr. John Suckling (1609-1642)
Source: Six songs
Date of Composition: 1926 (3 Dec.)
Publication: manuscript; not available for performance
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderately Easy
Subject: Flirting with a silent companion
Range: D3 – F4
Tessitura: Ab3– Eb4
Tempo: Allegro ma non troppo; 4/4
Duration: 01:50
Vocal Characteristics: Descending lines, aside from some important ending syllables; rhythmically simple
Piano Difficulty Level: Easy
Accompaniment Characteristics: Staccato opening; quarter and half-note chords through much of the song; some chromaticism
Additional Comments: Two key changes; tempo changes