Level 1-NFMC 2016-2020 Federation Festivals Bulletin selection for Primary II-III. 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 recommendedthat 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 11 folk favorites: Bear Went over the Mountain - Bingo - Clementine - Goodbye Old Paint - John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt - She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain - Shoo Fly - Skip to My Lou - and more.

Included in 2016-2020 NFMC Bulletin Students can start the Schaum Primers after just 6-8 weeks of study! They feature big notes that are easy to read and 5-finger position arrangements. The books include lyrics and illustrations to spark the interest of young players and also include optional duet accompaniments so students can be wowed by how good they sound playing with their teacher! The Folk Song Primer includes: Bear Went over the Mountain - Big Rock Candy Mountain - Blow the Man Down - Blue Tail Fly - Clementine - Cockles and Mussels - Down in the Valley - Goodbye Old Paint - Had Me a Cat - Lil' Liza Jane - Little David Play on Your Harp - O Where Has My Little Dog Gone' -Shoo Fly - Shortnin' Bread - Skip to My Lou - Sweet Betsy from Pike - This Old Man - Wait for the Wagon.

for Adult Beginners-This collection contains 14 lead sheets and arrangements of popular spirituals and folk tunes that are suitable for the adult beginner who has learned to read music and wants to play easy arrangements of familiar melodies.Piano Fun – Folk Songs And Spirituals includes online access to beautifully orchestrated accompaniments for every song and a separate track for the lead sheet and realized arrangement. These accompaniments are available for download or streaming using the unique code printed inside the book.Songs include: Deep River Down by the Riverside I've Got Peace Like a River Jacob'sLadder Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen Rock-a-My Soul Shenandoah Swing Low Sweet Chariot and more.