Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.851136

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Sophia Transistor. Jazz,Ragtime,World. Score. 49 pages. Sophia Transistor #6463869. Published by Sophia Transistor (A0.851136).

This Bigband Arrangement is part of the NDR Bigband Composition & Arrangement Contest.
The Wellerman sea shanty (soon may the wellerman come) is an ear catching tune and the best part:
It's public domain! Therefor it went viral in early 2021 on TikTok and YouTube.

This Big Band Arrangement features:
- full score in landscape mode
set of parts in DIN A4:
- Alto Sax 1 (with instrument change to flute)
- Alto Sax 2
- Tenor Sax 1
- Tenor Sax 2
- Bari Sax
- Trumpet 1
- Trumpet 2
- Trumpet 3
- Trumpet 4
- Trombone 1
- Trombone 2
- Trombone 3
- Trombone 4
- Guitar
- Piano Keys
- Bass
- Drums
- Steel Drum (Percussion)

Jazz Solos are set for trumpet 2 and trombone 2.
The unique instrument Steel Drum was added to achieve a caribbean flair.
It can be played by the percussionist or the band leader.
If a steel drum is not available, please consider using a xylophone, marimba or any kind of glockenspiel.

The genre (stil) is set to funk (no swing) to find some remembrance to the traditional Bigband Arrangement of John Brown's Other Body.
In addition a part is added, that introduces some electro swing moves as the one in Louis Primas Sing Sing Sing.
The last crossreference can be made to the computer game music of The Course of Monkey Island, because the Pirate atmosphere meets ups with a sea shanty.

If you have any comments, please contact me, I would be very happy if this arrangement will be played by any kind of Big Band.

YouTube Play Along: https://youtu.be/eSaqtmG2E0k

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1406742

By Nathan Evans. By Traditional. Arranged by B.McCormick. Folk,Multicultural,Singer/Songwriter,Traditional,World. Score. 3 pages. B. McCormick #989497. Published by B. McCormick (A0.1406742).

Dive into the world of sea shanties with this engaging arrangement of “The Wellerman�. This timeless tune, brought back to life by Nathan Evans, has captured the hearts of millions around the globe and has become a viral sensation on TikTok.

“The Wellerman� is a 19th-century sea shanty that was made famous by Scottish musician Nathan Evans. His version of the song quickly gained popularity on TikTok, garnering almost 5 million views. The song even reached number one in the UK charts, proving its widespread appeal.

This arrangement is designed for piano, vocals, and guitar, making it a versatile piece for any music lover. The melody is notated above a simple piano accompaniment, with guitar chords marked for easy reference. The piano part vamps on the song’s chords, creating an approachable piece for beginners.

One of the unique features of this arrangement is its efficient notation. Slight variations between verses are handled elegantly by aligning lyrics with the correct beats. This means performers know exactly what notes to sing for each verse without the need for individual notation of every variation. This thoughtful formatting significantly reduces the number of pages needed, making it eco-friendly and easy to manage.

As a bonus, a guitar chord sheet is included. This can be handed to a fellow musician to play along, adding another layer of fun to your musical journey.

So why wait? Dive into the captivating world of sea shanties with this “The Wellerman� arrangement. It’s more than just sheet music; it’s a doorway to a musical adventure. Purchase now and let the music begin!

By Paul Weller. For piano, voice, and guitar (chords only). Pop. 5 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music