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7. Ihr Kinderlein kommet
(Lyrics: Chr. v. Schmid, 1768 – 1854,
melody: Joh. A. P. Schulz, 1794)

This one is a little more contemporary, certain parallels to the musical conceptions of Charles Ives' father may evoke the expert's grin.

The idea is quite simple, though: the melody is in C−major, represented by the white keys on the keyboard, the counterpoint uses the black keys. That totals to all of the 12 tempered tones:

At the cradle all are welcome regardless of color or provenience.