62 Easy Songs - Play by Letter with One Hand on Piano, Xylophone, Kalimba. Traditional Songs, Romantic Ballads

Book excerpt: In this songbook, we've gathered a collection of English-language romantic songs and ballads from various countries, including England, Ireland, Scotland, the USA, and Australia. The book features 62 songs, all of which can be played on any keyboard instrument with 13 or more notes. Versatility Across Instruments These songs can be played on various keyboard instruments such as the piano and melodica, as well as non-keyboard instruments like the xylophone or kalimba, provided they have sufficient notes. Beginner-Friendly Notation While all the melodies are written in traditional musical notation, this book is also beginner-friendly. For those who aren't yet comfortable reading sheet music, we've included corresponding letter inside each note. The letters used in this book follow the common musical notation system, ranging from C to B for each octave. QR Code Resources Each song has 2 QR codes coming with it. The QR code with rounded corners leads to the song played on a tongue drum. The square QR code leads to Youtube. Scan this code to hear the song played by professionals. While these recordings may not exactly match the versions notated in this book, they serve as useful guides for understanding the melody and rhythm. Playing for Beginners Piano If you're new to music, you can play by following the lettered notes. Note stickers for piano keys are widely available on platforms like Amazon and can make learning much easier. For more experienced players, the sheet music is simplified for one-hand play, ensuring an easy and enjoyable experience. Melodica Similar to playing the piano, melodica players can use note stickers to follow the lettered notation. You can purchase these stickers online or create your own with paper labels. Xylophone Xylophone layouts and key counts vary, so refer to the manufacturer’s description for proper sticker placement. Many non-professional xylophones come with engraved note letters on the keys, making it easier to play. Even toy xylophones can work if they are tuned and have enough keys. Kalimba On most kalimbas, including 17-note models, the notes are either engraved on the keys or provided as stickers by the manufacturer. Typically, the longest key in the middle represents the main C, the lowest note. Song Variations This songbook contains 52 unique songs. Additionally, 10 songs are presented in two variations, differing in pitch, note lengths, or the number of notes, giving you even more options to explore. We hope you enjoy the timeless charm of these traditional romantic songs and ballads. Whether you’re a complete beginner or more experienced, this collection offers a quick and enjoyable path to learning and playing these beautiful melodies. Contents Annie Laurie Au Clair de la Lune Aura Lee Beautiful Brown Eyes Bella Ciao Blood on the Saddle Bound for South Australia Brennan on the Moor Bridal Chorus Bury Me Noton the Lone Prairie Butcher Boy Cliffs of Doneen Come Back, Liza Cotton Eyed Joe Down by the Salley Gardens Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Hi’ilawe House of the Rising Sun I Gave My Love a Cherry Isn’t It Grand, Boys? Italian Waltz James Connoly Lavender's Blue Long, Long Ago Man of Constant Sorrow Molly Malone My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean My Home’s in Montana My Singing Bird My Wild Irish Rose Old Folks at Home The Red River Valley Scarborough Fair She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Skibbereen Spancil Hill Sweet Betsy from Pike The Banks of Claudy The Boys of Fairhill The Curragh of Kildare The Irish Rover The Kerry Recruit The Meeting of the Waters The Northern Lights of Aberdeen The Rocks of Bawn The Snowy-Breasted Pearl The Spanish Lady Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree Vive L’Amour Wanderin’ Weile Walia Wildwood Flower