SKU: HL.286248
UPC: 888680893989. 6.75x10.5x0.025 inches.
A classic Appalachian folk song originally arranged by Philip Lawson for The King's Singers and now available for SSAA. Wonderful harmonies accent the moving lyric.
SKU: HL.302555
UPC: 888680967307. 5.0x5.0x0.198 inches.
This time-honored spiritual is said to have contained coded messages for slaves wishing to escape through the Underground Railroad. Complementing the divine and collective nature of the piece are fully realized hand and body percussion parts; the song ending with a hushed whisper.
SKU: HL.4005893
UPC: 888680940911. 9.0x12.0x0.027 inches.
Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray, which is thought to have been composed by an African-American slave. There is an element of sadness in the music, but also a glimmer of hope as the slaves dream of freedom and being reunited with family and friends. Dur: 2:45.
SKU: HL.4005037
UPC: 888680669560. 9.0x12.0x0.114 inches.
The African-American spiritual “Down in the River to Pray†forms the basis for this creative and dramatic work for mature ensembles. Opening with a tender chorale-like statement, the piece evolves throughout with variations in mood and intensity, ultimately building to a majestic and powerful conclusion. Dur: 5:20.
SKU: HL.1136474
ISBN 9781705183250. UPC: 196288113492. 9.0x12.0x0.237 inches.
This one-of-a-kind collection arranged by Fred Sokolow features accessible, must-know songs for anyone ready to start playing lap steel guitar, or any player wanting to expand their repertoire. Each song is presented in a combination of tab, standard notation, chords, and lyrics for the most popular songs lap steel players like to play. This collection features songs in several tunings, including open G, open E and C6, in these genres: country, Hawaiian, Western swing, rock/pop, folk, and blues. It also includes many transcriptions of solos by famous steel players. Songs include: Back in the Saddle Again â?¢ Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain â?¢ Can't Help Falling in Love â?¢ Crazy â?¢ Faded Love â?¢ Happy Trails â?¢ I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry â?¢ Mama Tried â?¢ (Ghost) Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) â?¢ Together Again â?¢ Waikiki â?¢ Walkin' After Midnight â?¢ Won't You Ride in My Little Red Wagon â?¢ Your Cheatin' Heart â?¢ and more.
About First 50
You've been taking lessons, you've got a few chords under your belt, and you're ready to buy a songbook. Now what? Hal Leonard has the answers in its First 50 series. The First 50 series steers new players in the right direction. These books contain easy to intermediate arrangements for must-know songs. Each arrangement is simple and streamlined, yet still captures the essence of the tune.
