The lead sheet for “Air (from Water Music)” is a available for download as a PDF.

Air (from “Water Music”)

Air is a well‑known movement from Water Music, a collection of orchestral suites by composer George Frideric Handel written in 1717. Handel wrote the music for a grand outdoor performance on the River Thames for King George I and his guests, with musicians on one barge and the royal party on another. The Air (from the Suite in F major, HWV 348) is lyrical and graceful, often played today at weddings and formal events due to its elegant melody.

Water Music was intended for outdoor performance, and its Air movement reflects the Baroque style’s blend of expressive lyricism and joyful ornamentation. The suite made Handel one of the most celebrated composers in England and remains a staple of the orchestral repertoire.

Lead Sheet

The sheet music below is a lead sheet containing the chords and melody of the piece.

Download “Air from Water Music” (1 page) as a PDF

$3.99Add to cart