Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier - Flute in Em Easy with Chords and Lyrics by American Folk Song Flute Solo - Digital Sheet Music
By American Folk SongThis easy arrangement of Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier, an American folk song, is written for flute, featuring the main melody with chords and lyrics in a clear and accessible format adapted for the instrument.Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier is a traditional American folk song that became widely known during the American Revolutionary War in the late 18th century. Although regarded as part of the American folk tradition, the song is adapted from the much older Irish ballad Siúil a Rún (Shule Aroon), preserving its memorable melody while introducing English lyrics that reflect the experiences of separation, sacrifice, and longing during wartime. This unique blend of Irish musical heritage and American history has made it one of the most enduring songs in the American folk repertoire.This timeless American folk song remains popular in recitals, folk festivals, educational programs, historical reenactments, traditional music sessions, and community singing events worldwide.In this edition, the flute presents the melody clearly in a comfortable and accessible range, allowing players to explore the light, lyrical, and expressive character of this traditional 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, breath control, clear articulation, expressive phrasing, and musical interpretation, making it ideal for players developing technique and expressive performance.This arrangement is designed to be practical, readable, and immediately playable for easy-level flutists.The lyrical and emotional character of this American folk melody makes it suitable for recitals, folk performances, educational settings, historical programs, community events, and personal practice.Perfect for students, teachers, folk musicians, accompanists, and lovers of traditional American music.ABOUT THE INSTRUMENTFlute – melody, chords, and lyricsClear melodic lineComfortable range and fingeringChord symbols included for flexibilityFull lyrics includedFocus on breath control, clear articulation, and expressive phrasingEasy levelSuitable for students, teachers, folk musicians, and traditional music performers.ABOUT THE PIECEThis edition presents Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier, a traditional American folk song adapted from the Irish ballad Siúil a Rún (Shule Aroon), arranged in a flute-friendly format with melody, chords and lyrics, making it accessible for easy-level performance and traditional American music.#JohnnyHasGoneForASoldier #AmericanFolkSong#AmericanMusic #TraditionalAmerican #FolkMusic#flute #sheetmusic #easy#18thCentury #publicdomain
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Flute Solo
- Genres:
- Romantic Period Folk Songs Traditional
- Composers:
- American Folk Song
- Publishers:
- MissoRB
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Part
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Beginning
- Artist:
- American Folk Song
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 1
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1948065
Composed by American Folk Song. Arranged by MissoRB. This edition: pdf. 19th Century, Folk, Traditional. Individual part. 1 pages. MissoRB #1503967. Published by MissoRB (A0.1948065).This easy arrangement of Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier, an American folk song, is written for flute, featuring the main melody with chords and lyrics in a clear and accessible format adapted for the instrument.
Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier is a traditional American folk song that became widely known during the American Revolutionary War in the late 18th century. Although regarded as part of the American folk tradition, the song is adapted from the much older Irish ballad Siúil a Rún (Shule Aroon), preserving its memorable melody while introducing English lyrics that reflect the experiences of separation, sacrifice, and longing during wartime. This unique blend of Irish musical heritage and American history has made it one of the most enduring songs in the American folk repertoire.
This timeless American folk song remains popular in recitals, folk festivals, educational programs, historical reenactments, traditional music sessions, and community singing events worldwide.
In this edition, the flute presents the melody clearly in a comfortable and accessible range, allowing players to explore the light, lyrical, and expressive character of this traditional 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, breath control, clear articulation, expressive phrasing, and musical interpretation, making it ideal for players developing technique and expressive performance.
This arrangement is designed to be practical, readable, and immediately playable for easy-level flutists.
The lyrical and emotional character of this American folk melody makes it suitable for recitals, folk performances, educational settings, historical programs, community events, and personal practice.
Perfect for students, teachers, folk musicians, accompanists, and lovers of traditional American music.
ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT
Flute – melody, chords, and lyrics
Clear melodic line
Comfortable range and fingering
Chord symbols included for flexibility
Full lyrics included
Focus on breath control, clear articulation, and expressive phrasing
Easy level
Suitable for students, teachers, folk musicians, and traditional music performers.
ABOUT THE PIECE
This edition presents Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier, a traditional American folk song adapted from the Irish ballad Siúil a Rún (Shule Aroon), arranged in a flute-friendly format with melody, chords and lyrics, making it accessible for easy-level performance and traditional American music.
#JohnnyHasGoneForASoldier #AmericanFolkSong
#AmericanMusic #TraditionalAmerican #FolkMusic
#flute #sheetmusic #easy
#18thCentury #publicdomain.
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- Artists:
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- Publisher:
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