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Down By the Riverside - Cello & Piano in D With Chords & Lyric
23626478
23626478
23626478
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Cello, Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1802874
Composed by American Spiritual. Arranged by MissoRB. This edition: pdf. Folk, Gospel, Spiritual, Traditional. Score and part. 3 pages. MissoRB #1363100. Published by MissoRB (A0.1802874).This easy level arrangement of Down by the Riverside is written for Cello and Piano, with chord symbols and full lyrics included in the score, making it ideal for beginner and early-intermediate players. The song is a Traditional American Spiritual, deeply rooted in African American gospel and folk tradition. In this duo setting, the cello carries the complete main melody in a comfortable register, emphasizing sustained tones, lyrical bowing, and expressive phrasing, while the piano provides a clear, supportive, and easy accompaniment. Chord symbols reinforce harmonic understanding and allow flexible accompaniment or ensemble use, and the lyrics make this arrangement suitable for optional singing, classroom activities, and educational performances. The joyful, hopeful, and spiritual character of the song is fully preserved.
About the instrument:
Cello (bass clef) – main melody
Comfortable beginner register
Simple rhythms and expressive phrasing
Piano – easy accompaniment
Clear harmonic support
Easy level
Balanced duo writing
Chord symbols included
Lyrics included in the score
Suitable for student duets, teaching, and performance
About the lyrics:
Traditional spiritual lyrics are fully included in the score for optional vocal use, classroom activities, and ensemble applications.
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