In dulci jubilo (Schroeder)

Background

"In Sweetest Rejoicing," commonly sung as "Good Christian Men, Rejoicing," is a traditional carol. The melody is played in the left hand with a lyrical descant singing above it. 
The Pedal contains a slow moving melodic fragment of the hymn tune "Vom Himmel hoch."

Organ and Registration

For two manuals and pedal.

Tempo and Meter

The tempo indication is: Leicht und fröhlich bewegt.  The English translation is: Easily and cheerfully moved.

The meter is 6/4, alternating a couple times with 9/4.