Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1402823

Composed by Daniel Alomia Robles, Jorge Milchberg, and Paul Simon. Arranged by Alan Frazer (arranger) & Peet du Toit (orchestrator). Folk. 10 pages. Peet du Toit #986049. Published by Peet du Toit (A0.1402823).

This song started out as an Andean folk melody that Paul Simon came across in 1969 when he played a week-long engagement at a theater in Paris along with the South American group Los Incas, who played an instrumental version of the song called Paso Del Condor. Said Simon: I used to hang around every night to hear them play that. I loved it and I would play it all the time, and then I thought, Let's put words to it.
The Peruvian songwriter Daniel Robles recorded this song in 1913, and copyrighted it in the United States in 1933 during his travels in America. When Simon recorded it with his added lyrics, he thought it was a traditional song, as that's what Los Incas told him. When Robles' son filed a lawsuit, Simon had to give Robles a composer credit on the song, with his estate getting those royalties.

In discussing the song, Simon always talks about it as being based on a traditional Peruvian song, and we've never heard him mention Robles. This wasn't the first time Simon got tangled over songwriting credits on traditional melodies: Simon & Garfunkel's Scarborough Fair / Canticle was based on a folk song, but his arrangement came from a singer named Martin Carthy. Simon was always clear on his influences, but legal misunderstandings were a problem in these cases.
Los Incas, who were the group that introduced Simon to the song, provided the instrumentation when they recorded it in Paris with Simon. Their leader, Jorge Milchberg, played a charango, which is an Andean string instrument made from the shell of an armadillo. Simon played acoustic guitar, and other members of Los Incas played flutes and percussion. When Simon brought the track to America, he added his lyrics. This was one of the easier songs to record for the Bridge Over Troubled Water album, since the backing track was already mixed together - it was just a matter of adding the vocals.
The title translates to English as The Condor Passes. The lyrics Robles wrote to the song in 1913 are about returning home to his native Peru.
Los Incas leader Jorge Milchberg got a composer credit on this song along with Simon and Robles. Milchberg later became the head of the group Urubamba and remained friends with Simon, who toured with them and produced their first American album. >>
The Wainwright Sisters covered this for their 2015 Songs in the Dark album. Lucy Wainwright Roche explained to The Sun: I chose 'El Condor Pasa' because it was one of the first songs I ever learned to play on it guitar and it has a childlike quality to it, but it also has a darkness and sadness that fit in well with the album.
Paul Simon performed this on both Sesame Street (in 1977) and The Muppet Show (in 1980).

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1459635

By Billy Dean. By Billy Dean and Richard Leigh. Arranged by James Michael Stevens. Contemporary,Country,Film/TV,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. Score. 4 pages. James M Stevens Music ASCAP #1038590. Published by James M Stevens Music ASCAP (A0.1459635).

Written June 16, 2024, this is an original piano arrangement of the song by Billy Dean, “Somewhere in My Broken Heart” (originally released by Randy Travis and later as a single by Dean). Interestingly, the year before this song was released in 1990, Billy Dean called me and ask about my considering playing piano for him on tour in his band. He was one of the most kind and gracious people I have ever spoken to. At the time I wasn’t as familiar with his music, but after speaking with him I found out he had the number one country video in the country and the next year he released this song which was the CMA Song of the Year. It is a great song I’ve always loved and always wanted to play, so this week I did. BTW, the reason I didn’t was because I was working in a church and wouldn’t be free to travel. Looking back I wish I had. Hope you enjoy it.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.540596

By Katy Perry. By Esther Dean, Katy Perry, Mikkel Eriksen, Sandy Wilhelm, and Tor Erik Hermansen. Arranged by Corey Cerullo. Pop. Octavo. 10 pages. Cerullo Music LLC #4300559. Published by Cerullo Music LLC (A0.540596).

This is a very empowering piece performed by Katy Perry and it really speaks to a day and age where being different is sometimes looked on as a negative connotation. Your students will enjoy singing this. I have left out dynamics specifically because I leave it to you and your choirs to experiment with different ways to perform this piece. I hope you enjoy the arrangement!

SATB Chorus with Solo and Harmony parts. Solo can be one person or split up between multiple soloists of either gender. .

Easy Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1354492

By Ariana DeBose. By Benjamin Rice, JP Saxe, and Julia Michaels. Arranged by Dani Pinto. Children,Film/TV,Instructional,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. Score. 5 pages. Dani Pinto #939211. Published by Dani Pinto (A0.1354492).

This Wish piano sheet music for beginners

This is a beginner-friendly version of the song This Wish, from the motion picture Wish by Disney, that kids and piano beginners will love.

As a piano teacher, I arranged and edited this song with real piano students in mind. So you can rest assured that the learning experience of this song will be well balanced for beginners, from a pedagogical perspective.

Features of this sheet music:

• * Arranged for beginner piano solo, by an experienced piano teacher. 
• * Consistency in harmony. To enhance memorization, all chords and arpeggios are presented the same way along the song.
• * Left-hand-friendly voicing. All harmony progressions are as comfortable as possible for the left hand. No big jumps, no weird positions.
• * Use of basic rhythmic figures.
• * Simplified melody with minimal use of syncopation.
• Pattern repetition to boost memorization (and self-confidence).
• * Strategic fingerings that suggest the most comfortable positions for the right hand.
• * Big notations to facilitate reading.
• * Thematically illustrated to inspire children and adults.
• * Carefully edited for an aesthetically pleasing reading experience.

What piano concepts can be learned/reviewed with this sheet music?

• * Left-hand chords and ascending simple arpeggios: F, Gm, C/G, Dm/F, and Bb/F.
• * Position changes in the right hand.
• * Gap reading in right hand, in wider positions compared to the basic 5-finger position.
• * Dynamics: mp, mf, f, crescendo and diminuendo.
• * A combination of different right-hand rhythms that repeat themselves throughout the piece.
• * Fermata symbol.
• * Melody phrasing.

 

What are the piano challenges of this sheet music?

The most difficult part of this piece might be memorizing the right hand, due to the changes in position and rhythm.

Fingerings have been written in this sheet music to avoid unnecessary position changes. For that reason, the widest extension of the suggested fingering is a fourth interval using fingers 1 and 2 with the right hand. However, fingerings can always be changed to suit the performers' needs.

 

Note:

Please note that this is not a plain transcription of the original song, but an original, beginner-friendly version of it. Because of this, the lyrics may not fit perfectly to this score.

 

Have fun!

Remember that the most important part of your piano learning journey is that you enjoy the process.

I hope this arrangement of “This Wish� helps you keep going in your piano efforts by playing the music you like the most!

With care, Dani.


Contact

piano.danipinto@gmail.com.

By Phillips Craig and Dean and Phillips Craig and Dean. For piano, voice and guitar (chords only). Christian; Inspirational; Pop. Piano/Vocal/Guitar. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1306230

Composed by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller. Arranged by Dean Gilbert. Christmas,Religious. Score. 5 pages. Dean Gilbert #895622. Published by Dean Gilbert (A0.1306230).

You don't really hear this song until Christmas; however, with the latest troubles in the Middle East this song is the perfect song to learn and play at any time during the year.  I arranged it thinking about the continued conflict in Ukraine, the new conflict in the Middle East and the continuing gun violence in our own country. The song builds to the 3rd section where you can hear the anger come out because we cannot just get along. This section comes to a quick end and gives into a very calm end. This ending represent a reflection of what could be if we all did our part. Enjoy!!!!

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1198208

By Frank Sinatra. By Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Jazz,Standards. Score. 3 pages. John Fries #797400. Published by John Fries (A0.1198208).

Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.   That's Life is a popular song written by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon and first recorded in 1963 by Marion Montgomery. The song has an uplifting message that, despite the ups and downs in life, one should not give up but keep positive, because soon one will be back on top. The most famous version is by Frank Sinatra, released on his 1966 album of the same name.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1041521

By Frank Sinatra. By Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Jazz,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #646275. Published by John Fries (A0.1041521).

Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.   That's Life is a popular song written by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon and first recorded in 1963 by Marion Montgomery. The song has an uplifting message that, despite the ups and downs in life, one should not give up but keep positive, because soon one will be back on top. The most famous version is by Frank Sinatra, released on his 1966 album of the same name.

C Instrument - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.491421

By Frank Sinatra. By Dean Kapp. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Jazz,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #106961. Published by John Fries (A0.491421).

Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.  The song has an uplifting message that, despite the ups and downs in life, one should not give up but keep positive, because soon one will be back on top. The most famous version is by Frank Sinatra, released on his 1966 album of the same name. If you have need for a special arrangement or wish to see what I have available email me at jfries@ptd.net.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1514357

By Frank Sinatra. By Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Jazz,Standards. Score. 2 pages. John Fries #1088834. Published by John Fries (A0.1514357).

TYPE JOHN FRIES IN THE SEARCH BAR TO SEE ALL I HAVE TO OFFER. Thanks, John. The song has an uplifting message that, despite the ups and downs in life, one should not give up but keep positive, because soon one will be back on top. The most famous version is by Frank Sinatra, released on his 1966 album of the same name. If you have need for a special arrangement or wish to see what I have available email me at jfries@ptd.net.

Piano Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1104782

By Katy Perry. By Esther Dean, Katy Perry, Mikkel Eriksen, Sandy Wilhelm, and Tor Erik Hermansen. Arranged by Fernando Ramos. Contemporary,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Score. 3 pages. Fernando Ramos #708020. Published by Fernando Ramos (A0.1104782).

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/c624ta1-tLk Other Arrangements Available: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/fernando-ramos-sheet-music/3016426?isPLP=1 I make piano solo arrangements for my students of songs that they love! My goal is to create something that sounds beautiful as a standalone piece of music and, most importantly, that it also makes pianistic sense. Each of my arrangements is made for a specific student, so the results will vary in terms of playing level. Most decisions are based on their current skills and abilities, or where I would like for them to be when they complete the piece. This arrangement was made for a mid-beginner student working in Level 3 of Alfred's Masterwork Classics. There is a bit of moving around the piano which might be uncomfortable for the student. This is a good thing, especially because the repetition really helps keep this manageable. Pedal and fingering suggestions are included.