Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
For advanced soprano recorder or intermediate flute: 41 arrangements based on spirituals, folk songs, dance tunes, and melodies by African-American composers, plus five solos composed for this collection. Composers include Basile Bars, A. J. R. Conner, Henry Hart, Francis Johnson, and J. W. Postlewaite. Old favorites include Banyan Tree, Carry Me Back to Old Virginny, Doctor Bird, Down by the Riverside, and Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit. Includes fingering chart for high notes, performance notes, and suggestions for use with sound system and/or percussion. Supported by Internet-accessible melody-specific Historical Notes for all the solos.
Synopsis
You need only minimal playing skills and three chords; G, C and D7 to accompany the beautiful songs of faith in this innovative book. If you are a beginning or "casual" player on a chording instrument, this is the book for you. The book is bursting with a great variety of timeless standards your entire family will enjoy. An outstanding collection of innovation arrangements made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. Melody and lyrics are included with all songs.
Guitar, ukulele and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords along with tips on strumming. Transposing and use of capo tips are included for singers.