I may be mistaken but I believe F. W., Sternfeld, _Music in Shakespearean
Tragedy_ (London/New York, 1963)_ remains the best place to begin looking
for songs used in Shakespeare.  The Willow Song occupies pages 24-52 in the
book, with 5 or 6 versions including several with tabkature in facsimile.
The Sternfeld book is alos a vaulable reference tool because he has tracked
down original music for not only the tragedies, but the comedies and
histories as well (see Index I).

Another volume which I have never seen was assembled  y the late Andrew
Charlton for Garland Press then in NYC>  It is said to be a "practivcal"
edition of the Sakespearean music.  I tried to get it reprinted, but the
Garland editor thought there would not be enough sales.  But it can be
found in libraries.  The Sternfeld is also probably OOP, but it will be in
many libraries.

This should get you started.  Perhaps Arnold Gessel will have something to
add.

ajn.


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