Clearly, there’s a tiny bit of (ancient) gender bias when you announce that all who want to be privateers (Al die willen te kaap’ren varen) must be bearded men. But eating rancid bread doesn’t sound like much fun. Perhaps it’s a somewhat silly song in today’s world, but it’s fun to play!
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Al die willen te kaap’ren varen Moeten mannen met baarden zijn Jan, Pier, Tjores en Corneel Die hebben baarden, die hebben baarden Jan, Pier, Tjores en Corneel Die hebben baarden, zij varen mee Al die ranzige tweebak lusten Al die deftige pijpkens smoren Al die met ons de walrus killen |
All those wanting to sail Must be men with beards Jan, Pier, Tjores and Corneel They have beards that have beards Jan, Pier, Tjores and Corneel They have beards, they sail with them If you want to eat rancid bread Those who smoke the fancy pipes All those killing the walrus with us |
Our piano-accompanied six-handbell arrangement of the Dutch folk song Al die willen te kaap’ren varen (“All who want to be privateers”) provides an opportunity to play as a two-bells-each trio. Another possibility is to play as a duet where one ringer plays four bells and the other (perhaps a younger/newer player!) plays two bells.
The six bells in the score are accompanied by piano; if you don’t happen to have an accompanist available, we also have an accompaniment MP3 available for purchase.
Bells used: A5, B5, C6, D6, E6, F6
Key: A minor
| Six Handbells with Piano Accompaniment: | ||
| Score Package: | $10.00 US | |
| Piano Accompaniment MP3: | $4.00 US | |
Other arrangements available for eight handbells.
Purchasing this 6-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to three copies for your handbell group (plus the accompaniment score) – so you only need to pay once. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.
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