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Dona Nobis Pacem (Guido's PDF)
Dona Nobis Pacem (TAB only for print)(WORD)
Dona Nobis Pacem (TAB only for print)(PDF)
Dona Nobis Pacem (for screen projection)(WORD)
Dona Nobis Pacem (for screen projection)(PDF)
All the versions above are the same, but Guido's shows notation and tab. I've done up WORD and PDF versions for viewing on screens - so that you can see all 3 parts on the screen at once without having to scroll the page. And there is also a version with TAB only that you can print if you prefer. It'll be fun to try this one with the group! YOU CAN PLAY ALONG WITH THE FIRST VIDEO!
"Dona Nobis Pacem" means 'Give Us Peace'. The song's simple but powerful message is still very relevant in today's world. The origin of the song is not definitively known. It is sometimes attributed to Mozart but the source is usually listed as "Traditional" in most musical texts. This likely means that the hymn has its origins in folk music - sometimes said to be an old Christmas song written in the 16th or 17th century by an unknown composer in Germany. It has long since been widely used in several other European countries. The melody is relatively easy, with the second and third line supplying mostly harmony to the first line, in many long notes versus the flow of the first. The round is part of many songbooks. Thomas Doss composed a fantasy arrangement for brass orchestra with optional vocal parts in 2003. Alfons Scheirle composed a piano accompaniment in 2013.
Beyond use by churches, the round has been popular for secular quests for peace, such as the reunification of Germany. It was sung in 1989 in many churches and open air by people who possibly didn't know the meaning of the Latin text but understood its intention.
Guido Heistek recently posted this Round on his wonderful blog: http://ukuleleinthedark.com Here is Guido's advice for how to play it in a group:
PERFORMANCE NOTES FOR DONA NOBIS PACEM:
•This song can be played as a round with two or three groups.
•Each group will play the whole song through entirely: SECTION 1, 2 then 3. You can repeat the song as many times as you like.
•Each group starts 8 bars after the other. So when the first group gets to bar 9 to start SECTION 2, the second group should be starting SECTION 1. When the second group gets to SECTION 2, the third group should be starting SECTION 1.
•It’s easier to do the song with just two groups at first. Once you get comfortable with that you can try it with three groups.
•Have one person strum or pick the chords to help everyone stay in time.
•This song is also beautiful to sing! Give it a try!
Find the rest of the blog post here: http://ukuleleinthedark.com/ud-43-another-round/
FIRST TIME THROUGH EVER at BUG: