C Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1424426
By Christina Perri. By Christina Perri and David Hodges. Arranged by Barry McCormick. Film/TV,Pop,Wedding. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 4 pages. B. McCormick #1005616. Published by B. McCormick (A0.1424426).
“A Thousand Years” Lead Sheet Music
Step into the timeless ballad “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri, featured in the Twilight movie soundtrack. Our meticulously crafted Lead Sheet captures the essence of eternal love, combining the melody line with harmonizing chords. Whether you’re a solo performer, part of an ensemble, or a worship leader, this arrangement invites you to experience romance through music.
About the Song
“A Thousand Years” resonates with longing and devotion. Written for the novel and subsequent film series Twilight, it captures the love affair between Edward and Bella. The song’s haunting melody and poetic lyrics evoke the timeless promise of forever.
Sheet Music Details
Our Lead Sheet arrangement simplifies the original score, providing essential elements for performance:
- Melody Line: The vocal melody, beautifully notated, allows you to sing or play the heart of the song.
- Harmonizing Chords: Above the melody, chords guide your accompaniment, creating a rich harmonic backdrop. Can be used by any accompanying instruments.
- Lyrics Included: Sing along or share the story through the words interwoven with the music.
- Chord Sheet Included: As well as the lead sheet an accompanaying chord sheet with the lyrics and chords is included. This gives additional information, chord diagrams, strumming patterns and fingerpicking patterns making it an ideal tool for both learners and instructors.
Vocal Line Suggestions: - During instrumental parts, consider adding further instrumentation (such as violin, flute, or cello) to enhance the arrangement.
- Melodies for these additional instruments are notated with smaller note heads to distinguish them from the sung melody.
About the Arranger: Barry McCormick
Barry McCormick, the creative force behind this Lead Sheet arrangement, weaves simplicity and emotion into every note. His musical journey spans years of exploration, from classical compositions to contemporary adaptations. As you play “A Thousand Years,” you’ll connect with Barry’s passion for making music accessible to all.
Connect with Barry:
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Barry invites you to explore the magic of music, one chord at a time. ??.
