This beautiful Shaker hymn is arranged here for beginner piano. Both hands are in F Major position throughout, with occasional finger extensions just one key below or above. This melody has always felt like quintessential American music to me, and its message is perfect for Thanksgiving! Lyrics are included on a separate page.
This gospel spiritual tells the Biblical story of a battle won by noise! This easy piano arrangement may be used for solo piano or vocal accompaniment. Through the use of accents, rhythmic syncopation, and staccato eighth notes, this arrangement will have you feeling ready to drum your way right into battle with Joshua.
This gospel spiritual was first noted during the American Civil War and continues to be sung by Christian groups today. This beginner level arrangement starts with RH melody and LH accompaniment on primary chords, then halfway through switches to LH melody with RH chords. Chord symbols are included.
“Yankee Doodle” dates back at least to the American Revolution, and the tune may be centuries older than that. The familiar tune lends itself well to teaching a new pianist dotted quarter note rhythms. This arrangement uses primary chords to support the catchy melody.
This crackerjack Tin Pan Alley song is all about the great American game of baseball. This beginner arrangement will get you into the spirit for the next baseball season so that you’re ready to root, root, root for the home team!
This American spiritual has been arranged in many different ways over the years. This particular arrangement maintains a march-like religious feel in keeping with one of the song’s most popular styles.