We Plough the Fields and Scatter (Wir pflügen) - Cello in C Easy with Chords and Lyrics Cello Solo - Digital Sheet Music
This easy arrangement of We Plough the Fields and Scatter (Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN) is written for cello, featuring the main melody with chords and lyrics in a clear and accessible lead sheet format.We Plough the Fields and Scatter is a beloved harvest hymn of the 18th century, originally written in German by Matthias Claudius (1740–1815) in 1782. The English translation by Jane M. Campbell helped make the hymn widely known throughout the English-speaking world. It is most commonly sung to the traditional German melody WIR PFLÜGEN, harmonized by Johann Abraham Peter Schulz (1747–1800). The hymn is a joyful expression of gratitude to God for His provision through the gifts of nature and the harvest. This timeless Christian hymn continues to be sung at harvest festivals, Thanksgiving services, church gatherings, school celebrations, recitals, educational programs, and personal devotional settings around the world.In this edition, the cello presents the main melody in a comfortable and expressive range, making it suitable for both developing and experienced players while preserving the hymn's warm and uplifting character.Chord symbols are included to support harmonic understanding and flexible accompaniment.Full lyrics are included, making this arrangement suitable for singing, educational use, worship services, concerts, and personal enjoyment.The arrangement focuses on readability, comfortable fingering, smooth bowing, expressive phrasing, and musical interpretation, making it ideal for cellists developing technique and expressive performance.This arrangement is designed to be practical, readable, and immediately playable for easy-level cellists.The joyful and thankful character of this classic hymn makes it suitable for harvest festivals, worship services, recitals, educational settings, church events, and personal practice.Perfect for students, teachers, church musicians, and lovers of traditional sacred music. ABOUT THE INSTRUMENTCello – main melodyComfortable range and fingeringChord symbols included for flexibilityFull lyrics includedLead sheet styleFocus on smooth bowing, expressive phrasing, and musical interpretationEasy levelSuitable for students, teachers, church musicians, and traditional music performers. ABOUT THE PIECEThis edition presents We Plough the Fields and Scatter using the traditional German tune WIR PFLÜGEN, with lyrics by Matthias Claudius, English translation by Jane M. Campbell, and music harmonized by Johann Abraham Peter Schulz, arranged in an easy cello format with melody, chords and lyrics.#WePloughTheFieldsAndScatter #WirPflugen #MatthiasClaudius#JaneMCampbell #JohannAbrahamPeterSchulz #ChristianHymn#SacredMusic #HarvestHymn #cello #sheetmusic #easycello#18thCentury #publicdomain
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Summary
- Format:
- Part
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Beginning
- Usages:
- School and Community Sacred
- Number of Pages:
- 1
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1952563
Composed by Matthias Claudius. Arranged by MissoRB. This edition: pdf. Christian, Sacred. Individual part. 1 pages. MissoRB #1508122. Published by MissoRB (A0.1952563).This easy arrangement of We Plough the Fields and Scatter (Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN) is written for cello, featuring the main melody with chords and lyrics in a clear and accessible lead sheet format.
We Plough the Fields and Scatter is a beloved harvest hymn of the 18th century, originally written in German by Matthias Claudius (1740–1815) in 1782. The English translation by Jane M. Campbell helped make the hymn widely known throughout the English-speaking world. It is most commonly sung to the traditional German melody WIR PFLÜGEN, harmonized by Johann Abraham Peter Schulz (1747–1800). The hymn is a joyful expression of gratitude to God for His provision through the gifts of nature and the harvest.
This timeless Christian hymn continues to be sung at harvest festivals, Thanksgiving services, church gatherings, school celebrations, recitals, educational programs, and personal devotional settings around the world.
In this edition, the cello presents the main melody in a comfortable and expressive range, making it suitable for both developing and experienced players while preserving the hymn's warm and uplifting character.
Chord symbols are included to support harmonic understanding and flexible accompaniment.
Full lyrics are included, making this arrangement suitable for singing, educational use, worship services, concerts, and personal enjoyment.
The arrangement focuses on readability, comfortable fingering, smooth bowing, expressive phrasing, and musical interpretation, making it ideal for cellists developing technique and expressive performance.
This arrangement is designed to be practical, readable, and immediately playable for easy-level cellists.
The joyful and thankful character of this classic hymn makes it suitable for harvest festivals, worship services, recitals, educational settings, church events, and personal practice.
Perfect for students, teachers, church musicians, and lovers of traditional sacred music.
ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT
Cello – main melody
Comfortable range and fingering
Chord symbols included for flexibility
Full lyrics included
Lead sheet style
Focus on smooth bowing, expressive phrasing, and musical interpretation
Easy level
Suitable for students, teachers, church musicians, and traditional music performers.
ABOUT THE PIECE
This edition presents We Plough the Fields and Scatter using the traditional German tune WIR PFLÜGEN, with lyrics by Matthias Claudius, English translation by Jane M. Campbell, and music harmonized by Johann Abraham Peter Schulz, arranged in an easy cello format with melody, chords and lyrics.
#WePloughTheFieldsAndScatter #WirPflugen #MatthiasClaudius
#JaneMCampbell #JohannAbrahamPeterSchulz #ChristianHymn
#SacredMusic #HarvestHymn #cello #sheetmusic #easycello
#18thCentury #publicdomain.
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