23015684
Shenandoah - Violin in Ab Major - Lyrics (Inspired by Tennessee Ernie Ford’s 1961 recording)
23015684
23015684
Shenandoah - Violin in Ab Major - Lyrics (Inspired by Tennessee Ernie Ford’s 1961 recording) Violin Solo scores gallery preview page 1
Shenandoah - Violin in Ab Major - Lyrics (Inspired by Tennessee Ernie Ford’s 1961 recording) by American Folk Song Violin Solo - Digital Sheet Music

Digital Download

Shenandoah - Violin in Ab Major - Lyrics (Inspired by Tennessee Ernie Ford’s 1961 recording) by American Folk Song Violin Solo - Digital Sheet Music

By American Folk Song
Violin, Violin Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1614474

By Tennessee Ernie Ford's. Composed by American Folk Song. Arranged by Misso. This edition: pdf. 19th Century, Classical, Folk, Romantic Period, Traditional. 1 pages. MissoRB #1183843. Published by MissoRB (A0.1614474).

This arrangement of "Shenandoah" is inspired by Tennessee Ernie Ford’s 1961 rendition, which gave this traditional American folk song a deep and emotional character. The original recording featured rich orchestral instrumentation and a free, unmeasured vocal style. However, in this arrangement, I have adapted the piece to follow a defined rhythmic structure, making it more accessible for study and performance. Additionally, the music begins directly with the main melody, without an instrumental introduction.

The violin is tuned in perfect fifths (G, D, A, E), and this arrangement is crafted with the instrument’s range and technical capabilities in mind. The melody is written in a comfortable range for the violin, with clear and accessible notation for students and performers. The violin’s expressive potential is showcased, making it an excellent choice for conveying the emotional depth of this beautiful folk song.

What’s included in this sheet music:
Solo arrangement for Violin
Inspired by Tennessee Ernie Ford’s 1961 version
Written in a comfortable range for the instrument
Simplified arrangement for students and performers
Starts directly with the main melody, no instrumental intro
Clear and accessible notation for beginner and intermediate musicians

Download now and bring this timeless melody to life with elegance and expressiveness!

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.

About Digital Downloads

Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music, you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!

PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).