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I Did It My Way
I Did It My Way
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Piano,Soprano Flute - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1347447 By Jay-Z. By Claude Francois, Francois Revaud, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Jimmy Ken...
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Piano,Soprano Flute - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1347447 By Jay-Z. By Claude Francois, Francois Revaud, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Jimmy Kendrix, Paul Anka, Sean Carter, and Shawn C. Carter. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Chamber,Film/TV,Pop,Rock,Wedding. Score and part. 4 pages. Glauco Fernandes #932255. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1347447). Exclusive Sheet Music for My Way - Easy/Intermediate Arrangement---Awaken the Musician in You! Exclusive Sheet Music for Frank Sinatra's My WayWhether you're a dedicated student or an experienced teacher, we present a unique opportunity! Acquire now the customized sheet music for the classic My Way by Frank Sinatra, featuring a carefully crafted arrangement for easy/intermediate level.Stand Out at Special Events: Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate Events!With this sheet music, musicians and instrumentalists will have in their hands a captivating interpretation, perfect for memorable moments. Surprise your audience with a unique performance, adding a touch of elegance and emotion to any special occasion.Perfect for Developing Students and Innovative Teachers!Ideal for students in musical development and teachers seeking differentiated material for their classes. The My Way sheet music offers a rewarding challenge, enhancing technical and expressive skills.If you're intrigued by diverse interpretations, consider exploring Jay-Z's version of this timeless classic. His unique take on My Way adds a contemporary flair, demonstrating the song's enduring appeal across genres. Feel free to delve into Jay-Z's rendition to discover a fresh perspective on this iconic piece. If you're interested in incorporating elements from his version, let your creativity flow and make the music truly your own.Furthermore, for a classical perspective, discover the iconic rendition by Elvis Presley. The King of Rock immortalized My Way with his unique interpretation, adding an unparalleled shine to the melody. Explore the depth of this song through Elvis Presley's singular interpretation and further enrich your musical experience.No less impressive, the renowned Celine Dion offers an emotionally charged interpretation of My Way. Her powerful and emotive voice transforms the song into a compelling experience. Discover the unique beauty that Celine Dion brings to this timeless melody.For more quality sheet music, search for Glauco Fernandes in the site's search bar. Contact: glaucofernandes.arrangements@gmail.com.
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I Did It My Way
I Did It My Way
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I Did It My Way
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Piano,Soprano Flute - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1347448 By Jay-Z. By Claude Francois, Francois Revaud, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Jimmy Ken...
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Piano,Soprano Flute - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1347448 By Jay-Z. By Claude Francois, Francois Revaud, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Jimmy Kendrix, Paul Anka, Sean Carter, and Shawn C. Carter. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Chamber,Film/TV,Pop,Rock,Wedding. Score and part. 4 pages. Glauco Fernandes #932256. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1347448). Exclusive Sheet Music for My Way - Easy/Intermediate Arrangement---Awaken the Musician in You! Exclusive Sheet Music for Frank Sinatra's My WayWhether you're a dedicated student or an experienced teacher, we present a unique opportunity! Acquire now the customized sheet music for the classic My Way by Frank Sinatra, featuring a carefully crafted arrangement for easy/intermediate level.Stand Out at Special Events: Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate Events!With this sheet music, musicians and instrumentalists will have in their hands a captivating interpretation, perfect for memorable moments. Surprise your audience with a unique performance, adding a touch of elegance and emotion to any special occasion.Perfect for Developing Students and Innovative Teachers!Ideal for students in musical development and teachers seeking differentiated material for their classes. The My Way sheet music offers a rewarding challenge, enhancing technical and expressive skills.If you're intrigued by diverse interpretations, consider exploring Jay-Z's version of this timeless classic. His unique take on My Way adds a contemporary flair, demonstrating the song's enduring appeal across genres. Feel free to delve into Jay-Z's rendition to discover a fresh perspective on this iconic piece. If you're interested in incorporating elements from his version, let your creativity flow and make the music truly your own.Furthermore, for a classical perspective, discover the iconic rendition by Elvis Presley. The King of Rock immortalized My Way with his unique interpretation, adding an unparalleled shine to the melody. Explore the depth of this song through Elvis Presley's singular interpretation and further enrich your musical experience.No less impressive, the renowned Celine Dion offers an emotionally charged interpretation of My Way. Her powerful and emotive voice transforms the song into a compelling experience. Discover the unique beauty that Celine Dion brings to this timeless melody.For more quality sheet music, search for Glauco Fernandes in the site's search bar. Contact: glaucofernandes.arrangements@gmail.com.
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Who is Sylvia
Who is Sylvia
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Flute,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.770315 Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by David D. Mason. Classical,Concert,Instructional,Standards...
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Flute,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.770315 Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by David D. Mason. Classical,Concert,Instructional,Standards. Score and part. 5 pages. David D Mason #6788321. Published by David D Mason (A0.770315). Who is Sylvia is a song for Piano and voice composed by Franz Schubert in 1826 on a text by William Shakespeare. I have arranged it for Flute and Piano.
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Bach: Bist du bei mir BWV 508 for Flute & Piano
Bach: Bist du bei mir BWV 508 for Flute & Piano
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Flute,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549224 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Holiday,Standards...
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Flute,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549224 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Holiday,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 9 pages. Jmsgu3 #3468208. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549224). J. S. Bach BWV 508. Bist du bei mir Bach adapted this aria from a lost Stölzel opera called Diomedes. He changed the original orchestral instrumentation to soprano, strings, and continuo.  He also modified the voice-leading making it sound more like a Bach composition. The work appears as BWV 508 No. 25 in the Anna Magdalena Notebook No. 2.  Source Only a few remnants of the original opera have survived. Historians speculate that Anna Magdalena got the song from the Leipzig Opera after the bankruptcy of 1720. Chances are good, though, that the tune was a favorite of everyone in Leipzig at the time.  Lyrics When thou art near, I go with joyTo death and to my rest.O how joyous would my end be,If your fair hands      Would close my faithful eyes. - Unknown Bach Overview First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy are the St. John Passion, and indeed the Christmas Oratorio.  History Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.  Style It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top. Revival        Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an S (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for BWV.  Voyager NASA launched two Voyager spacecraft in 1977. Onboard are phonograph records with sounds, music, and images of life on Earth. The purpose of the launch was to inform intelligent extraterrestrial life forms about conditions on Earth. The music on the disc is varied. There is Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Stravinsky among others. However, because Bach is so important in our music history, it contains three times more Bach than all the others combined.
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Bach: Bist du bei mir BWV 508 for Alto Flute & Piano
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Flute,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549225 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Easter,Standards,...
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Flute,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549225 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Easter,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 9 pages. Jmsgu3 #3468220. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549225). J. S. Bach BWV 508. Bist du bei mir Bach adapted this aria from a lost Stölzel opera called Diomedes. He changed the original orchestral instrumentation to soprano, strings, and continuo.  He also modified the voice-leading making it sound more like a Bach composition. The work appears as BWV 508 No. 25 in the Anna Magdalena Notebook No. 2.  Source Only a few remnants of the original opera have survived. Historians speculate that Anna Magdalena got the song from the Leipzig Opera after the bankruptcy of 1720. Chances are good, though, that the tune was a favorite of everyone in Leipzig at the time.  Lyrics When thou art near, I go with joyTo death and to my rest.O how joyous would my end be,If your fair hands      Would close my faithful eyes. - Unknown Bach Overview First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy are the St. John Passion, and indeed the Christmas Oratorio.  History Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.  Style It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top. Revival        Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an S (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for BWV.  Voyager NASA launched two Voyager spacecraft in 1977. Onboard are phonograph records with sounds, music, and images of life on Earth. The purpose of the launch was to inform intelligent extraterrestrial life forms about conditions on Earth. The music on the disc is varied. There is Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Stravinsky among others. However, because Bach is so important in our music history, it contains three times more Bach than all the others combined.
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