Psalm 137 - Cello Solo by Traditional Piano - Digital Sheet Music

By Traditional

The tune for Psalm 137 is attributed as a traditional Jewish tune. The tune is found in a book of canons and rounds by British composer Philip Hayes in 1878 called, The Muses Delight. American artist Don McLean arranged and recorded it on his album American Pie under the title "Babylon. Isaac Wardell adapted the text of Isaiah 53 titled, By His Wounds and set it to this tune. This arrangement is also based on Philip Hayes original tune from The Muses Delight.The cello part for Psalm 137 has sixteenth note arpeggiated passages and some 4 note rolled chords that provide a challenge. Because of the mournfulness of the tune, players have an opportunity to develop bow control as well as shaping the long phrases.

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Summary
Instrument:
Piano Cello Solo
Genres:
Christian 20th Century Folk
Composers:
Traditional
Publishers:
Horsehair Music
Series:
ArrangeMe
Format:
Score Score and Part
Item types:
Digital
Level:
Late Intermediate
Artist:
Traditional
Usages:
Praise Psalms School and Community
Number of Pages:
8
Detailed Description
Cello, Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1866953

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Kristin Coleman Campbell. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Classical, Folk, Praise & Worship, Sacred. Score and part. 8 pages. Horsehair Music #1426407. Published by Horsehair Music (A0.1866953).

The tune for Psalm 137 is attributed as a traditional Jewish tune. The tune is found in a book of canons and rounds by British composer Philip Hayes in 1878 called, The Muses Delight. American artist Don McLean arranged and recorded it on his album American Pie under the title "Babylon. Isaac Wardell adapted the text of Isaiah 53 titled, By His Wounds and set it to this tune. This arrangement is also based on Philip Hayes original tune from The Muses Delight.

The cello part for Psalm 137 has sixteenth note arpeggiated passages and some 4 note rolled chords that provide a challenge. Because of the mournfulness of the tune, players have an opportunity to develop bow control as well as shaping the long phrases.

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