Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Part IV: From minor, Twinkle branches into the major key [Printables] [Printables]
Can we pinpoint where in Europe the original minor Twinkle tune first become major? As the music made the leap from courtly ballrooms and entered the folk music circuit, it began a remarkable transformation. which features were kept and which were lost? And where in Europe did it become our favourite little Twinkle folk tune? It's all explored in this post! … continue reading →