Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Piano Piano Accompaniment Flute Solo
- Genres:
- Gospel Spirituals Traditional
- Composers:
- American Spiritual
- Publishers:
- MissoRB
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score Score and Part
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Beginning
- Artist:
- American Spiritual
- Usages:
- School and Community Sacred
- Number of Pages:
- 3
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1802801
Composed by American Spiritual. Arranged by MissoRB. This edition: pdf. Folk, Gospel, Spiritual, Traditional. Score and part. 3 pages. MissoRB #1363026. Published by MissoRB (A0.1802801).This easy level arrangement of Down by the Riverside is written for Flute and Piano, with chord symbols and full lyrics included in the score, making it ideal for beginner and early-intermediate players. The song is a Traditional American Spiritual, deeply rooted in African American gospel and folk tradition. In this duo setting, the flute carries the complete main melody in a comfortable register, using simple rhythms, smooth legato phrasing, and clear articulation, while the piano provides a supportive and easy accompaniment. Chord symbols reinforce harmonic understanding and allow flexible accompaniment or ensemble use, and the lyrics make this arrangement suitable for optional singing, classroom activities, and educational performances. The joyful, hopeful, and spiritual character of the song is fully preserved.
About the instrument:
Flute (C instrument) – main melody
Comfortable beginner range
Simple rhythms and clear phrasing
Piano – easy accompaniment
Clear harmonic support
Easy level
Balanced duo writing
Chord symbols included
Lyrics included in the score
Suitable for student duets, teaching, and performance
About the lyrics:
Traditional spiritual lyrics are fully included in the score for optional vocal use, classroom activities, and ensemble applications.
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