"The Carman's Whistle" is a song of the Tudor era. The title refers to the occupation of "carman" (or carter, as we would say today). Carmen were known for their habit of whistling, which according to William Chappell was effective in the management of horses. Risqué lyrics have survived including a version entitled "The Courteous Carman and the Amorous maid: Or, The Carman's Whistle".[1]
The Carman's Whistle was a popular work in Byrd's lifetime. Davitt Moroney notes that nearly all the surviving sources include fingering, which suggests that the piece was used for teaching purposes.[citation needed] It is in C major, usually regarded as an easy key for keyboard players because its key signature has no sharps/flats.
Davitt Moroney played the piece on the chamber organ in his recording of Byrd's complete keyboard works.[3] He plays it higher than written to give a whistling effect.
Christopher Hogwood recorded the complete My Ladye Nevells Booke in the 1970s.
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