Highland Mary - Violin in Em Easy with Chords and Lyrics by Robert Burns Violin Solo - Digital Sheet Music
By Robert BurnsThis easy arrangement of Highland Mary, a Scottish folk song, is written for violin, featuring the main melody with chords and lyrics in a clear and accessible format adapted for the instrument.Highland Mary features lyrics by Robert Burns, first published in 1792. The song is traditionally paired with the Scottish air Katherine Ogie, a traditional melody dating back to the 18th century. Burns wrote the poem in memory of Mary Campbell, affectionately known as "Highland Mary," expressing themes of love, remembrance, and devotion. The song has become one of the most beloved works associated with Scotland's national poet and continues to be performed in concerts, educational settings, folk festivals, and traditional music collections throughout the world.This timeless Scottish folk song remains popular in recitals, Celtic music festivals, educational programs, traditional music sessions, and folk music collections worldwide.In this edition, the violin presents the melody clearly in a comfortable and accessible range, allowing players to explore the warm, lyrical and expressive character of the melody.Chord symbols are included to support harmonic understanding and flexible accompaniment.Full lyrics are included, making this arrangement suitable for singing, educational use, concerts, and personal enjoyment.The arrangement focuses on readability, comfortable fingering, smooth bowing, and expressive phrasing, making it ideal for players developing technique and musical expression.This arrangement is designed to be practical, readable, and immediately playable for easy-level violinists.The warm, lyrical and expressive character of this Scottish melody makes it suitable for recitals, folk performances, educational settings, Celtic events, and personal practice.Perfect for students, teachers, folk musicians, accompanists, and lovers of traditional Scottish music.ABOUT THE INSTRUMENTViolin – melody, chords, and lyricsClear melodic lineComfortable range and fingeringChord symbols included for flexibilityFull lyrics includedFocus on smooth bowing and expressive phrasingEasy levelSuitable for students, teachers, folk musicians, and traditional music performers.ABOUT THE PIECEThis edition presents Highland Mary, with lyrics by Robert Burns and the traditional Scottish air Katherine Ogie, arranged in a violin-friendly format with melody, chords and lyrics, making it accessible for easy-level performance and traditional Scottish music.#HighlandMary #KatherineOgie #ScottishFolkSong#ScottishMusic #TraditionalScottish #FolkMusic#violin #sheetmusic #easyviolin#RobertBurns #18thCentury #publicdomain
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Violin Solo
- Genres:
- Folk Celtic Irish St. Patrick's Day
- Composers:
- Robert Burns
- Publishers:
- MissoRB
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Beginning
- Artist:
- Robert Burns
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 1
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1945610
Composed by Robert Burns. Arranged by MissoRB. This edition: pdf. Celtic, Folk, Irish. 1 pages. MissoRB #1501696. Published by MissoRB (A0.1945610).This easy arrangement of Highland Mary, a Scottish folk song, is written for violin, featuring the main melody with chords and lyrics in a clear and accessible format adapted for the instrument.
Highland Mary features lyrics by Robert Burns, first published in 1792. The song is traditionally paired with the Scottish air Katherine Ogie, a traditional melody dating back to the 18th century. Burns wrote the poem in memory of Mary Campbell, affectionately known as "Highland Mary," expressing themes of love, remembrance, and devotion. The song has become one of the most beloved works associated with Scotland's national poet and continues to be performed in concerts, educational settings, folk festivals, and traditional music collections throughout the world.
This timeless Scottish folk song remains popular in recitals, Celtic music festivals, educational programs, traditional music sessions, and folk music collections worldwide.
In this edition, the violin presents the melody clearly in a comfortable and accessible range, allowing players to explore the warm, lyrical and expressive character of the melody.
Chord symbols are included to support harmonic understanding and flexible accompaniment.
Full lyrics are included, making this arrangement suitable for singing, educational use, concerts, and personal enjoyment.
The arrangement focuses on readability, comfortable fingering, smooth bowing, and expressive phrasing, making it ideal for players developing technique and musical expression.
This arrangement is designed to be practical, readable, and immediately playable for easy-level violinists.
The warm, lyrical and expressive character of this Scottish melody makes it suitable for recitals, folk performances, educational settings, Celtic events, and personal practice.
Perfect for students, teachers, folk musicians, accompanists, and lovers of traditional Scottish music.
ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT
Violin – melody, chords, and lyrics
Clear melodic line
Comfortable range and fingering
Chord symbols included for flexibility
Full lyrics included
Focus on smooth bowing and expressive phrasing
Easy level
Suitable for students, teachers, folk musicians, and traditional music performers.
ABOUT THE PIECE
This edition presents Highland Mary, with lyrics by Robert Burns and the traditional Scottish air Katherine Ogie, arranged in a violin-friendly format with melody, chords and lyrics, making it accessible for easy-level performance and traditional Scottish music.
#HighlandMary #KatherineOgie #ScottishFolkSong
#ScottishMusic #TraditionalScottish #FolkMusic
#violin #sheetmusic #easyviolin
#RobertBurns #18thCentury #publicdomain.
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- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Instrument:
- Strings Violin Violin Solo
- Artists:
- Robert Burns
- Publisher:
- MissoRB