Annotation:Adson's Saraband
"Adson's Saraband" was published by Playford in his English Dancing Master (1651) as a dance tune, "longways for six." According to Pulver (1923), the melody is quite old and was considered part of the traditional repertoire in John Playford's day.
Also published in: Barnes (English Country Dance Tunes), 1986. Raven (English Country Dance Tunes), 1984; pg. 39. Sharp (Country Dance Tunes), 1909/1994; pg. 31.