Nonesuch (Traditional English)

"Nonesuch" is a traditional English Polka (2/4 time) which can be found in Playford's "Dancing Master" (1651).

Nonesuch was a hunting lodge which built in 1538 by Henry VIII over where the demolished village of Cuddington once stood, near Epsom Wells in Sussex. At the very end of her life, Elizabeth I visited Nonesuch, as a guest of Lord Lumley, son-in-law of the Earl of Arundel, and it was reported that "there is much dancing of country dances in the privy chamber at Nonesuch, before the Queen's majesty, who is exceedingly pleased therewith".

There were also some lyrics that accompanied this tune;

"And she shall bring the birds in spring
And dance among the flowers.
In summer's heat her kisses sweet
They fall from leafy bowers.

She cuts the grain and harvests corn.
The kiss of fall surrounds her.
The days grow old and winter cold.
She draws her cloak around her."


*Played by myself on a Fender FM-53S SB Mandolin and a Blue Moon Octave Mandolin*

*Video made using Sony Vegas pro 10*

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[twangalot]

Mendlesham session is mainly tunes and mainly Celtic but no hard and fast rules really. It's very much a join in Celtic type of session rather than everyone taking it in turn to do their thing. Don't know how to send private emails through Youtube but if you do, drop me an email and I'll come back to you. Cheers

[JimBell1984]

@twangalot sounds good, I know quite a few Irish, Ulster and Scots tunes. Also play a bit of tin whistle. I'll message you.

[davedupplaw]

Very nice! Most relaxing start to the day :)

[JimBell1984]

@davedupplaw thank you very much :)

[twangalot]

Nice playing. Thanks for the sub too. Thought I was the only mandohead in the village! You have to come to our session at the Kings Head in Mendlesham.You'd love it. Second tuesday of the month. Next one 12th June. Details on myspace twangalot

[JimBell1984]

@twangalot Thank you sir! Nope, there are a few of us about....I think!? When I've watched your videos and subscribed I never realised you were a Suffolk boy! That sounds great, I'll check out your myspace. Is it a regular traditional session then?

[treasuresmith1]

Really good playing!!!

[dogmilk2007]

Good stuff,you play well sir. If you want a laugh mate check out my mandola video.