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SKU: A0.1072403

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Tatiana Maslak. Contemporary,Folk,Pop,Sacred,World. Full Performance. Duration 193. CHARIVNA INC. #4823333. Published by CHARIVNA INC. (A0.1072403).

Unknown info about song Ochi chornye (Dark Eyes). Poem Ochi chornye (Dark Eyes) was published in Literaturnaya Gazeta on 17 January 1843. Author of the text Eugene Grebinka (1812-1848) - Ukrainian writer, born in Poltava province, a gentleman, an educated man. Verse was dedicated to beloved Maria, daughter of a retired staff captain, landowner Rastenberg. Often say music by unknown author which is incorrect. Romance was performed on the music of waltz Florian Hermann (German by birth). A popular version of melody was written by Adalgiso Ferraris and published around 1910, with German editor Otto Kul. Later Fedor Shalyapin took the Romance Ochi chornye (Dark Eyes) to his repertoire and introduced him to the world during his tour. Shalyapin added to the text a few verses apparently written by him, which dedicated to his future wife - Italian Jola tornagi.

Large Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Bass Guitar,Cello,Clarinet,Double Bass,Flute,Hand Percussion,Piano,Tenor Saxophone,Trumpet,Ukulele,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.851210

Composed by Traditional (Russia). Arranged by Dan Jones www.danjonesguitarist.com. Folk,Instructional,World. Score and parts. 20 pages. DanJonesGuitarist #6688129. Published by DanJonesGuitarist (A0.851210).

Dark Eyes (Les Yeux Noirs) Arranged for Easy Classroom Ensemble by Dan Jones

Your download includes a full score and all parts in notes and, for guitar/ukulele and bass, chords and TAB. 

There is some debate as to whether the tune to Dark Eyes (Les Yeux Noirs) is a traditional melody, or a Russian cabaret song. Whichever the case, it is a tune which has captured the imagination of musicians for many years.

It was made famous in the 20th Century by the great Belgian jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Several sets of lyrics have also been added to the tune, in many languages.

 The instrumentation is:

(1)  The melody for C instruments (such as flute)

(2)  An easy part for C instruments

(3)  The same melody for B flat instruments

(4)  The same easy part for B flat instruments

(5)  The same melody for E flat instruments

(6)  A similar easy part for E flat instruments

(7)  A single-line percussion part

(8)  A piano part which could be played by a pupil (approximately ABRSM Grade 3) or teacher

(9)  A ukulele part with chords, the melody and TAB

(10) A guitar part with chords, the melody and TAB

(11)  A bass part in notes and TAB. This part could also be played by a cello, bassoon, trombone or any low-range instrument

(12)  The melody written in a higher octave for more-advanced players (approx. ABRSM Grade 3-4).

In the absence of some of the above, the arrangement is still effective due to the doubling of the melody and all inner parts. The bass part can also be omitted as the piano plays appropriate root notes, and the guitar plays chords. There is complete flexibility according to the resources at your disposal.

A YouTube video with a demonstration video and audio track will be available at www.danjonesguitarist.com and on YouTube. The link will be published at sheetmusicplus.com soon.

I hope that you find this arrangement useful. If you have suggestions for other pieces and melodies, please do contact me at www.danjonesguitarist.com.

Easy Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.850100

Composed by Folk Song. Arranged by Leah Ginzburg. Concert,Folk,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score. 2 pages. Leah Ginzburg #6130723. Published by Leah Ginzburg (A0.850100).

Famous gypsy romance (Waltz) Dark Eyes (Black Eyes, Очи Чёрные) in piano version, arranged by Leia Ginzburg
. Easy piano version.

Easy Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.517829

Composed by Russian Traditional. Arranged by Suzan Beyazit. Folk,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score. 3 pages. Suzan Beyazit #128551. Published by Suzan Beyazit (A0.517829).

Dark Eyes or Black Eyes is a well-known Russian Cabaret song. It’s a beautiful melody. Romantic and enjoyable.

Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.555385

Composed by Russian Traditional. Arranged by Suzan Beyazit. Folk,Multicultural,World. 9 pages. Suzan Beyazit #164992. Published by Suzan Beyazit (A0.555385).

Dark Eyes or Black Eyes is a well-known Russian Cabaret song. It’s a beautiful melody. Romantic and enjoyable. Arranged for Solo Violin with Piano Accompaniment.

B-Flat Trumpet,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1322419

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by BRIAN W. COPPING. 20th Century,Contest,Festival,Folk,Standards,Traditional. Score and part. 6 pages. EMK Music #910717. Published by EMK Music (A0.1322419).

Dark Eyes, sometimes known as ‘Black Eyes’, has its roots in both The Ukraine and in Russia. Although it was originally known as a ‘Russian- Romani’ folksong, at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, it achieved a much wider international reputation when Italian-born British composer, Adalgiso Ferraris, published a new version in 1910. It was also later sung and recorded by Al Bowlly in 1939. It has also gained some currency as a jazz tune.

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1322413

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by BRIAN W. COPPING. 20th Century,Contest,Festival,Folk,Standards,Traditional. Score and part. 6 pages. EMK Music #910711. Published by EMK Music (A0.1322413).

Dark Eyes, sometimes known as ‘Black Eyes’, has its roots in both The Ukraine and in Russia. Although it was originally known as a ‘Russian- Romani’ folksong, at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, it achieved a much wider international reputation when Italian-born British composer, Adalgiso Ferraris, published a new version in 1910. It was also later sung and recorded by Al Bowlly in 1939. It has also gained some currency as a jazz tune.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1293149

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by BRIAN W. COPPING. Classical,Contest,Festival,Historic,Traditional. 12 pages. EMK Music #883783. Published by EMK Music (A0.1293149).

Scored for two Altos, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones. There are alternative parts for Altos 3 and 4 so it can be performed by four Alto Saxophones. This is very useful for teachers of groups of like instruments.
Dark Eyes, sometimes known as ‘Black Eyes’, has its roots in both The Ukraine and in Russia. Although it was originally known as a ‘Russian- Romani’ folksong, at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, it achieved a much wider international reputation when Italian-born British composer, Adalgiso Ferraris, published a new version in 1910. It was also later sung and recorded by Al Bowlly in 1939. It has also gained some currency as a jazz tune.

Guitar - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.556635

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by PianoSheetNow. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Folk,Romantic Period. Guitar Tab. 2 pages. PianoSheetNow #4735841. Published by PianoSheetNow (A0.556635).

Dark Eyes (Black Eyes, Les Yeux Noirs) is probably the most famous Russian romance song.
For Guitar solo (Classical or Acoustic Guitar with nylon strings, fingerstyle).
Early internediate.
With tablature.
With finger position suggestions.
With simple downloadable mp3 just for audio help.
Pages : Two (2) pages, 1' min.

Alto Flute,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1322418

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by BRIAN W. COPPING. 20th Century,Contest,Festival,Folk,Standards,Traditional. Score and part. 6 pages. EMK Music #910716. Published by EMK Music (A0.1322418).

Dark Eyes, sometimes known as ‘Black Eyes’, has its roots in both The Ukraine and in Russia. Although it was originally known as a ‘Russian- Romani’ folksong, at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, it achieved a much wider international reputation when Italian-born British composer, Adalgiso Ferraris, published a new version in 1910. It was also later sung and recorded by Al Bowlly in 1939. It has also gained some currency as a jazz tune.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Flute - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1293148

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by BRIAN W. COPPING. Classical,Contest,Festival,Historic,Traditional. 11 pages. EMK Music #883782. Published by EMK Music (A0.1293148).

Dark Eyes, sometimes known as ‘Black Eyes’, has its roots in both The Ukraine and in Russia. Although it was originally known as a ‘Russian- Romani’ folksong, at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, it achieved a much wider international reputation when Italian-born British composer, Adalgiso Ferraris, published a new version in 1910. It was also later sung and recorded by Al Bowlly in 1939. It has also gained some currency as a jazz tune.

Clarinet,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1322417

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by BRIAN W. COPPING. 20th Century,Contest,Festival,Folk,Standards,Traditional. Score and part. 6 pages. EMK Music #910715. Published by EMK Music (A0.1322417).

Dark Eyes, sometimes known as ‘Black Eyes’, has its roots in both The Ukraine and in Russia. Although it was originally known as a ‘Russian- Romani’ folksong, at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, it achieved a much wider international reputation when Italian-born British composer, Adalgiso Ferraris, published a new version in 1910. It was also later sung and recorded by Al Bowlly in 1939. It has also gained some currency as a jazz tune.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1342841

By Julio Iglesias. By Folk Song. Arranged by Leah Ginzburg. Folk,Multicultural,Romantic Period,Wedding,World. Score. 3 pages. Leah Ginzburg #928349. Published by Leah Ginzburg (A0.1342841).

Gypsy Folk Song Dark Eyes or Black Eyes performed by Julio Iglesias as Nathalie. Piano solo version in A Minor.

Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1322420

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by BRIAN W. COPPING. 20th Century,Contest,Festival,Folk,Standards,Traditional. 6 pages. EMK Music #910718. Published by EMK Music (A0.1322420).

Dark Eyes, sometimes known as ‘Black Eyes’, has its roots in both The Ukraine and in Russia. Although it was originally known as a ‘Russian- Romani’ folksong, at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, it achieved a much wider international reputation when Italian-born British composer, Adalgiso Ferraris, published a new version in 1910. It was also later sung and recorded by Al Bowlly in 1939. It has also gained some currency as a jazz tune.

Brass Quintet Euphonium,Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1293127

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by BRIAN W. COPPING. Classical,Contest,Festival,Historic,Traditional. 19 pages. EMK Music #883761. Published by EMK Music (A0.1293127).

Scored for two Trumpets (Bb Cornets/Flugel Horns), Horn in F, Trombone/Euphonium and Tuba with alternative parts for Eb and Bb Horn, Bb Trombone in Bass and Treble Clefs and Eb and Bb Basses in both Treble and Bass Clefs.
Dark Eyes, sometimes known as ‘Black Eyes’, has its roots in both The Ukraine and in Russia. Although it was originally known as a ‘Russian- Romani’ folksong, at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, it achieved a much wider international reputation when Italian-born British composer, Adalgiso Ferraris, published a new version in 1910. It was also later sung and recorded by Al Bowlly in 1939. It has also gained some currency as a jazz tune.