The American Song Treasury: 100 Favorites (Dover Song Collections)
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (556 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486252221 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Because they're in the public domain, these tunes are also desirable for professional and commercial use. This outstanding collection of 100 all-time favorite songs offers an unbeatable combination: the music and lyrics of well-known tunes in easy-to-sing keys, together with equally entertaining background information on each song. Assembled by noted composer, arranger and musical director Theodore Raph, this impressive volume spans 300 years — from the haunting strains of Greensleeves to songs that reached new peaks of popularit
Great American Songs Titlelog This is an excellent book. The editor writes in his introduction that most of the arrangments are at the Grade II level, and I am able to sight read pretty much everything here. Still, it all sounds awesome. These songs are so much fun to play it's almost a guilty pleasure, and each one includes an interesting and informative introduction of its own. I am really enjoying the chance to rediscover some of this music which I haven't heard in years. The only criticism I have would be directed at the publishers, because the boo. Great Stuff This is a book of music we all grew up (if your in your 50s or 60s) loving in easy keys for almost any instrument. I keep coming back to it.. Cotton-Ayed Joan said For fun, nostalgia and reference. This book was originally published in 196For fun, nostalgia and reference Cotton-Ayed Joan This book was originally published in 1964 and includes some (now nostalgic) references to typing up and making carbon copies of lyrics and such. I don't mind that it hasn't been updated.A great collection of songs with some nice historical background. Includes very simple piano arrangements with chords identified above the piano notation, along with diagrams for chords on the guitar. Some songs are followed by words for several verses. The emphasis seems to be on encouraging everyone to sing in unison. Those who want to s. and includes some (now nostalgic) references to typing up and making carbon copies of lyrics and such. I don't mind that it hasn't been updated.A great collection of songs with some nice historical background. Includes very simple piano arrangements with chords identified above the piano notation, along with diagrams for chords on the guitar. Some songs are followed by words for several verses. The emphasis seems to be on encouraging everyone to sing in unison. Those who want to s