One of the best-known sailors' folksongs in Dorian mode
What shall we do with a drunken sailor,
What shall we do with a drunken sailor,
What shall we do with a drunken sailor,
Early in the morning?
Put him in the long boat 'til he's sober
(... and various other punishments!)

The pdf contains score and parts
The sound sample is an electronic previewand#65279;

The sonata is the first of a set of six published in Paris in 1725 by L?Auteur & Boivin ?Avec Privilege du Roy.1725.? The title page described them as ?SONATES EN TRIO pour Trois Flûtes Transversieres sans Basse Par MR BOISMORTIER. OEVRE SEPTIÈME.?

The publication consisted of a set of parts each with the title page followed by a copy of the Privilége granted by King Louis to Boismortier to print and sell his music.

There are 5 movements, Gravement,Allemande Gayment, Lentement, Gavotte en rondeau & Gayment, The sonata is easily within the ability of players of intermediate standard and will provide enjoyable practice in independent part playing for players of equal ability.

The Sonata could also be played by trios of oboes, clarinets or violins.