Product Description
This easy level arrangement of Home on the Range is written for Violin and Piano, with chord symbols and full lyrics included in the score, making it ideal for beginner and early-intermediate players, teachers, and educational or folk music settings. The song was written by Brewster M. Higley (1873) with music attributed to Daniel E. Kelley, and is one of the most iconic American Western folk songs, often considered an unofficial anthem of the American West.
In this duo setting, the violin carries the complete main melody entirely in first position, using simple rhythms and stepwise melodic motion that support intonation, bow control, and expressive phrasing, while the piano provides a supportive and easy accompaniment suitable for students. The chord symbols reinforce harmonic understanding and allow optional accompaniment by guitar, voice, or ensemble. The nostalgic and pastoral character of this Western folk song is fully preserved, making it suitable for student duets, classroom activities, and historical folk repertoire study.
About the instrument:
Violin (treble clef) main melody
First position throughout
Simple rhythms and stepwise melodic motion
Piano easy accompaniment
Clear harmonic support and beginner-friendly texture
Easy level
Balanced duo writing
Chord symbols included
Lyrics included in the score
Suitable for student duets, teaching, and performance
About the lyrics:
Traditional Western folk lyrics by Brewster M. Higley are fully included in the score, allowing optional singing, classroom use, and historical folk repertoire study.
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