Piano - Late Elementary
SKU: HL.645897
Level 2. Arranged
by Wesley Schaum.
Educational Piano. Folk,
Supplementary. Softcover.
24 pages. Duration 7200
seconds. Schaum
Publications, Inc. #0837.
Published by Schaum
Publications, Inc.
(HL.645897).
ISBN
9781495081804. UPC:
008148008377. 9.0x12.0
inches.
When they
originated, folk songs
were passed along from
one generation to another
without written music.
Many times they were sung
unaccompanied. The melody
of a simple accompaniment
may also have been played
on fiddle, guitar, banjo
or whatever instrument
was available. Over time,
different performers made
little changes in both
melody and words. In some
instances, there are now
six or more variations of
the same song. The tunes
and lyrics in this book
may be a little different
than what is familiar to
the teacher or student.
Changes to music or words
may certainly be made;
however it is recommended
that any revised notes
and lyrics be written on
the pages where they are
used. Duet accompaniments
offer many possibilities
for recitals and school
events. The duets help
provide valuable rhythmic
training and ensemble
experience. The duets are
recommended for use at
home as well as at the
lesson. This volume
includes 12 folk
favorites: Ash Grove *
Blow Away the Morning Dew
* Down by the Riverside *
Erie Canal * Frog Went a
Courtin' * Girl I Left
Behind Me * Goober Peas *
Hush Little Baby * I've
Been Working on the
Railroad * Men of Harlech
* My Bonnie Lies Over the
Ocean * Shenandoah.
