Orlando di Lasso - Susanne un jour
 
Lassus’ 5-part French Chanson, Susanne un jour, first appeared in print in 1567 and quickly became very popular. It was one of the most widely used pieces found in division manuals with at least nine versions surviving today. 
 
These backing tracks are compatible with 
Girolamo dalla Casa (2 versions from Il vero modo di diminuir, 1584). Fits with London Pro Musica REP7
Bassano (1 version). Fits with London Pro Musica REP7 
 
The accompaniment takes the form of an organ playing the bottom four vocal parts, leaving the top part (‘Superius’) to be ornamented. 
 
Performance notes:
The accompaniment part follows the stated tempo throughout with a slight retardation before the final note; there are no other tempo deviations.
Notes have been added to the part to help the performer maintain tempo; these are limited to subdivisions of long notes and occasional added bass notes.
 
Backing Track downloads:
 
A=415, A=440 and A=465
 
Minum = 40, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone 
Minum = 45, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone 
Minim = 50, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
Minim = 55, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
Minim = 60, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
Minim = 65, Equal Temperament and ⅙ comma Meantone
 
Total tracks: 36