from Musick's hand-maid part 2. An anthology of 35 easy keyboard pieces mainly by Henry Purcell and John Blow, collected and revised by purcell and published in 1689. As the title suggests the melody of this piece should be played in a cantabile manner. The tampo should be relaxed and unhurried. Imagine having to breathe at the end of each phrase. Slow down gently at the end of the piece.