This pentatonicmelody dates back to the middle ages. It is performed as a slow ballad or anenergetic march and has many titles. Similar to the English hymn tune, Kingsfold,Star of County Down has been used for numerous Hymn and Christmas Carol settings.

Set in thekey of em, the melody is shared equally between parts. Each part is of equaldifficulty. The piece starts and ends with knocking on the soundboard. Dynamicsare clearly marked.