Written in 2007 on the occasion of a friend'sbirthday, these variations are inspired by the music of the classical andromantic period. Among the most famous collections of the flute repertoire, forexample, are those of Mercadante, Beethoven and Chopin. In particular, those ofMercadante were taken as a model.

The theme is followed by four variations and a coda,bright and virtuosic.

The choice of dynamics and articulation is left to thediscretion of the performer, who will have regard to the execution practicetypical of the classical era.

?Birthday Cake Rag" is an instant audience favorite! It is a set of ragtime variations on the song "Happy Birthday." A perfect piece to spice up a concert with ragtime, or to play as an encore. Every pianist should know it just in case an audience is celebrating a birthday. Video: https://youtu.be/2nwMYRRoFIk

International concert artist Josu De Solaun said " 'Birthday Cake Rag' is a witty and exuberant piece,? and Steinway artist James Behr said, ?it?s a great piece of ragtime!?

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Every piano student should be able to play Happy Birthday. Ten arrangements from beginning to advanced are included. Each arrangement adds a new skill so that piano students of all levels can learn to play Happy Birthday.

The Happy Birthday menus for two- (ED0 9748) and four-hand (ED0 9749) piano, for accordion duo (ED 8054) or string quartet (ED 7717) by Claus-Dieter Ludwig are well-known and extremely popular. Now the successful arranger presents a new edition for violin, cello and piano.
Enjoy your musical meal with these five birthday courses:.

"Happy Birthday", a beloved melody, is reharmonized with lush jazz harmonies, chord substitutions, sophisticated chord progressions and a beautiful texture, yet keeping the lead of the original melody.

The arrangement is in F Major, the ideal key to sing along this arrangement.

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Arranged from Happy Birthday to You. 3 Different Romantic Piano Versions with New Lovely Melodies in C, A & Bb Key with Chords. 2 Pages for Each Key. 6 Pages in Total.

Happy Birthday for Easy Guitar. This version is simply one sheet of music and is ideal for beginners and guitar teachers who can do a lesson showing the tune and another showing the chords. Full chord diagrams and TAB are provided along with musical notation.

Happy Birthday arranged for flute choir: piccolo and 3 flutes.

Happy Birthday arranged for solo cello.

Happy Birthday arranged for solo cello with optional piano accompaniment.

Happy Birthday Song arranged for 12 string harp

Level: Easy
Lever Change: No
Key: F major.