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Sunday, July 15, 2018

Do, Re, Mi: A Glance at Our Sheet Music Collection

Do you enjoy singing and strumming to the guitar? Are you wanting to practice your piano skills? Edwardsville Public Library offers a varied collection of sheet music, from Classical to Broadway. Featured below are some of the music you may be interested in checking out. There are much more, so be sure to stop by to browse our collection or visit our online catalog!

 

Dulcimer

787.74 THO Hammered Dulcimer by Linda G. Thomas
If you are just beginning to play the hammered dulcimer, then this may be the book for you. It provides some playing tips, tuning charts, and notation symbols. It also comes with a CD with the songs and a lesson for each song. We also have music for the Appalachian dulcimer and music for those who want to try a hand at fingerpicking. 



 






Native American Flute

788.3 CRA Flute Magic: An Introduction to the Native American Flute by Tim R. Crawford
Yes, we have music for this unique instrument! Not only does it provide tunes and exercises to play, it also gives the history and culture behind the Native American Flute.

 

 

 

Ukulele

787.89 BAR The Baroque Ukulele arranged and & performed by Tony Mizen
This book features a good selection of arrangements from famous pieces, such as Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Bach’s Air on a G String. It also comes with a CD of arranger Tony Mizen performing the music. For those who play tenor ukulele and prefer jazz, check out our Jazz Chord Solos for Tenor Ukulele (787.89 HEI).







 

 

Harp


787.9 MAN 15 Solos for Harp: Music from Ireland, England, and Scotland, Vol. 2 by Monika Mandelartz
“All In a Garden Green” and “Greensleeves” are some of the songs arranged for the Celtic Harp. Not a harpist? You can still enjoy the beautiful Celtic Music by playing it on the piano or another applicable instrument of your choice. 


 

 

Guitar

787.87 ROC Rockabilly Guitar Bible
Rockabilly Guitar Bible features 31 songs from famous artists, such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Ricky Nelson.




 

 

 

 

 

 

Piano

785.2 EAS Easier Piano Classics edited by Margaret Otwell and Richard Walters
Try your hand at sonatinas, mazurkas, and more with Easier Piano Classics. If you like this one and want to keep on playing, we offer a number of other classical piano music for different levels. 


 


781.587 COM Complete Collection of Piano Solos for Weddings: 44 Favorites for Ceremonies and Receptions Arranged for the early advanced level, this wedding collection is full of love songs, hymns, and classical music. The songs are categorized by processional and recessional, reception, service, and prelude. More wedding music is available for piano as well as for organ, voice, and guitar.

 

 

Piano/Vocals/Guitar


786.2 WOR World’s Greatest Pop Sheet Music
There is a mix of classic and modern pop songs to enjoy in World’s Greatest Pop Sheet Music. Journey, Michael Jackson, Carrie Underwood, and Lifehouse are just some of the many artists whose songs you can play and sing. 



 

 

 

 

 

Piano/Vocals


786.2 BES The Best of Sacred Music, Vol. 1 and The Best of Sacred Music, Vol. 2
These two volumes offer a wide selection of spirituals and traditional hymns that can be sung, played, or both! 

  



786.2154 MYF My First Broadway Songbook: A Treasury of Favorite Songs to Play
Broadway songs are fun to listen to and sing and play! My First Broadway Songbook is full of favorites, including songs from Annie, Les Miserables, and The Sound of Music for easy piano. The lyrics are also provided. For advanced pianists, The Best Broadway Piano Solos Ever (786.2 BES) contains 70 popular songs but without the lyrics.

 

 

Honorable Mentions


786.2 DIS Disney Duets and 782.4 BES The Best Children’s Songs Ever: Easy Piano (a personal childhood favorite!) 
J 786.2 MYF My First Book of American Folk Music: 25 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements by Bergerac



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