American Folk

The American Songbook for Piano Voice and Guitar (PVG) Edition is modeled after one of our best-selling series for brass and reeds, Patriotic Melodies. This remarkable collection, published by Santorella Publications, contains the most requested Patriotic Songs ever assembled. Get America singing with the uplifting songs which helped to build this great nation. Whether you want to honor every branch of our military in song, sit by the fire strummin' some good ol' folk songs, or dance up a storm as if you're on Broadway by celebrating the life and times of the one and only George M. Cohan, the American Songbook has it all! This great new collection includes a 'one-of-a-kind? sing along CD that will make any gathering or event a memorable occasion. Celebrate our independence and freedom by singing these great songs of pride and triumph. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

230 folk songs and spirituals, religious and secular, arranged for piano and voice. From joyous gospel to deeply felt blues, this wonderful collection contains vintage songs sung and played through the years by black Americans - at work, in church and for pure entertainment. Included are spirituals, blues, work songs and a variety of social and dance songs. This is an indispensable treasury of music for singers, musicians and all readers seeking a comprehensive sourcebook of black American folk music. It will be equally welcomed at parties, family get-togethers, sing-alongs, church events and other gatherings where people want to play and sing these classic folk songs thatare an integral part of American musical history./ Recueil / Chant et Piano

The first great American songwriter Stephen Foster's songs are now part of the American folk tradition. This collection presents 30 of his compositions plus photos and a new biography. Includes: Beautiful Dreamer · Camptown Races · Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair · My Old Kentucky Home · Oh! Susanna · Old Folks at Home (Swanee River) · more.

With this ample collection of ballads and songs you can immerse yourself in the rich tradition and heritage of American folk music. Discover the diversity spontaneity free-flowing melody and sheer invention of scores of songs sung by cowboys and convicts lumberjacks hobos miners plantation slaves mountaineers soldiers and many others.Musicians musicologists folklorists singers - anyone interested in American fok music - will welcome this treasury of timeless song gathered in one handy inexpensive volume.

This DVD lesson is designed to give the intermediate/advanced student a wide assortment of technical challenges and an arsenal of hot licks that can be used expanded and explored when playing blues themes. New approachesto arranging and improvising are featured in five popular pieces that range from country blues to ragtime and folk to a barrelhouse stomp. This lesson is strongly recommended for all fingerstyle students of blues ragtime folkand swing jazz.

American folk music is just right for flute. From the lyrical beauty of Amazing Grace and Shenandoah to the rollicking good fun of Lane County Bachelor and Old Joe Clark, these 34 tunes will keep you playing – and keep your listeners dancing and singing. All of the tunes can be played on flute alone, or with piano, guitar, or any chord instrument. Chord symbols are included with the music. The lyrics are included in the book. Lyrics can help with learning rhythm, or with memorization of the melody. They allow the player to sing as well as play, or to invite others to sing along. Besides, they are fun. The Play-Along CD includes two sections. The first section of the CDincludes all of the tunes, with Jessica Walsh on flute and Andrew D. Gordon on piano. The second section is a Play-Along, featuring wonderful piano accompaniments arranged by Anita Briggs. The music notation for the piano accompaniments is in PDF format and is available for download. American folk music is just right for flute. From the lyrical beauty of Amazing Grace and Shenandoah to the rollicking good fun of Lane County Bachelor and Old Joe Clark, these 34 tunes will keep you playing – and keep your listeners dancing and singing. All of the tunes can be played on flute alone, or with piano, guitar, or any chord instrument. Chord symbols are included with the music. The lyrics are included in the book. Lyrics can help with learning rhythm, or with memorization of the melody. They allow the player to sing aswell as play, or to invite others to sing along. Besides, they are fun. The Play-Along CD includes two sections. The first section of the CD includes all of the tunes, with Jessica Walsh on flute and Andrew D. Gordon on piano. The second section is a Play-Along, featuring wonderful piano accompaniments arranged by Anita Briggs. The music notation for the piano accompaniments is in PDF format and is available for download. / Musique traditionnelle d'Amérique du Nord / Recueil / Flûte Traversière

The presentation of this album marks a special event in classic guitar publishing! This anthology contains 11 truly representative examples of the folklore of Latin America, all highly revered folk songs considered jewels of the musical traditions of: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and Mexico. Artfully arranged by the renowned Mexican composer and guitarist, Guillermo Diego, students and professionals alike will discover multiple items of interest and important technical challenges while learning some of the most popular Latin-American folk tunes. To facilitate dialog between teacher and student, rehearsal numbers have been added at key points of each arrangement - additionally, the guitarist will find a handful of pieces faithful to various Latin-American styles composed by Diego. Written in standard notation only for the intermediate to advanced classic guitarist, these arrangements will make delightful additions to recital and concert programs./ Recueil / Guitare

These arrangements of British and American folk-songs have been been put in a sequence to make a balanced concert group offering a mixture of sentiment humour and passionate intensity. They can also be performed seperately.

This charming arrangement is perfect for introducing students and audiences to American folk music. Easy to learn and fun to play this medley features a tapestry of American classics including She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Hush Little Baby and Grandma Grunts. Woven into the fabric are snippets of several other popular songs including Camptown Races A-Tisket A-Tasket Aura Lee and Shoo Fly. The rich harmonies will make even the youngest players sound experienced! (1:45)

Most vocal teachers have already discovered Jay's extremely popular Folk Songs for Solo Singers collections. And now Alfred is excited to offer another for vocal students and their Teachers! American Folk Songs for Solo Singers includes an excellent variety of solo material for recitals concerts and contests available in two voicings.  Titles include Bright Morning Stars Down in the Valley to Pray Honey Babe How Can I Keep from Singing' My Lord What a Morning Nine Hundred Miles Old Joe Clark Pretty Little Girl Shenandoah Simple Gifts Sometimes I Feel Like aMotherless Child Sun Don't Set in the Mornin' and The Water Is Wide.

The Folk Songs edition includes 10 of the most famous American folk songs. Created for the elementary pianist of any age these exceptional arrangements feature rewarding 5-finger solos with optional duet accompaniments. Contents include: Red River Valley; Oh! Susanna; Clementine; Turkey In The Straw; Home On The Range; and more. This edition is a fun supplement to any course of instruction and supports the requirements of the discerning piano teacher. Folk Songs provides a wealth of long-loved music the entire family will enjoy.

Composed shortly after his iconic New World Symphony Dvorßk's String Quartet No. 12 (American) reflects the composer's fondness for America during his tenure in New York and vacation in Iowa. Featuring a pentatonic scale and American folk-like melodies the quartet has emerged as Dvorßk's most popular chamber work.