Based on "The Ash Grove," a
lively, extended introduction
quotes fragments of the tune
in a fantasia-like manner
before the full statement of
the melody. There is a simple
rhythmic accompaniment which
complements the melody
throughout, sometimes in a
duple feel against the triple
meter above. Sometimes the
melody is in the bass clef
while the rhythmic duples are
in the accompaniment above it.
Mallets, plucking, and
martellato are used sparingly
but lend a great deal of
variety.
