Variations on a Shaker Melody from Appalachian Spring One Piano, Four Hands by Aaron Copland 1 Piano, 4-Hands - Sheet Music
By Aaron CoplandThe Shaker tune is “Simple Gifts” which Copland chose from a book about the Shakers, which included a collection of Shaker melodies, compiled by Edward D. Andrews and published under the title “The Gift to be Simple.” This melody was first used by Copland in his ballet, “Appalachian Spring.” It was later included in the first volume of “Old American Songs” for voice and piano.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- 1 Piano, 4-Hands
- Genres:
- 20th Century
- Composers:
- Aaron Copland
- Publishers:
- Boosey & Hawkes
- Series:
- Boosey and Hawkes Piano
- UPC:
- 9790051250592
- Format:
- Collection / Songbook
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Musical forms:
- Variations
- Artist:
- Aaron Copland
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9x12 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 12
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.23 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.48002548
One Piano, Four Hands. Composed by Aaron Copland. Edited by Bennett Lerner. Arranged by Lerner. BH Piano. 20th Century. Piano duet book (softcover). With introductory text. 12 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051250592. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48002548).UPC: 9790051250592. 9x12 inches.
The Shaker tune is “Simple Gifts” which Copland chose from a book about the Shakers, which included a collection of Shaker melodies, compiled by Edward D. Andrews and published under the title “The Gift to be Simple.” This melody was first used by Copland in his ballet, “Appalachian Spring.” It was later included in the first volume of “Old American Songs” for voice and piano.
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- Aaron Copland Aaron Copland Choir Aaron Copland Piano Accompaniment Aaron Copland Voice
- Series:
- Boosey and Hawkes Piano
- Instrument:
- Piano and Keyboard Piano Piano Duet 1 Piano, 4-Hands
- Artists:
- Aaron Copland
- Publisher:
- Boosey & Hawkes
Ratings + Reviews
5 Rating
3 reviews
Gloria M.
Mar 7, 2024
Very good arr. Advanced intermediate
Ellie
Jul 7, 2016
This is a great piece and gives you a challenge!It is a lot of fun to learn and play!
Ellen C.
Jul 4, 2014
Very satisfying piece to play as a duet with a lot of variety within the piece. The primo part has a tricky section - otherwise this would be an intermediate level piece. The main challenge is playing the melody in the two parts exactly together and bringing out the drama of the final section.