Folk & Folklore Sheet Music Downloads (PDF)

Introducing beginners to Chinese string instruments and folk music is a breeze with this arrangement of two contrasting folk melodies. Students will love playing the easy tremolo, glissando and pizzic...

Based on the popular American folk song and line dance, here is a very playable arrangement of the always popular Cotton- Eyed Joe. This is a great opportunity to introduce or reinforce cut-time with...

Based on the popular American folk song and line dance, here is a very playable arrangement of the always popular Cotton- Eyed Joe. This is a great opportunity to introduce or reinforce cut-time with...

Straight from Australia, this animated reel will have the audience tapping their toes and ready to dance! The term 'Strip the Willow' refers to a dance commonly done in the bush to the folk tune, 'Sol...

Straight from Australia, this animated reel will have the audience tapping their toes and ready to dance! The term 'Strip the Willow' refers to a dance commonly done in the bush to the folk tune, 'Sol...

The rich heritage of musical Americana is delightfully presented in three contrasting movements based on traditional folk songs from the Southern Appalachian Mountains. 'At the Foot of Yonder Mountain...

The rich heritage of musical Americana is delightfully presented in three contrasting movements based on traditional folk songs from the Southern Appalachian Mountains. 'At the Foot of Yonder Mountain...

Delight students and audiences alike with this humorous arrangement of the popular nonsense folk song 'I Bought Me A Cat. ' All sections are featured, and the 'adding on' of instruments as the piece b...

Delight students and audiences alike with this humorous arrangement of the popular nonsense folk song 'I Bought Me A Cat. ' All sections are featured, and the 'adding on' of instruments as the piece b...

Lush and lyrical, this setting of the traditional Scottish song, 'Annie Laurie,' was written by her sweetheart, William Douglas, in the 19th century. The song became a favorite of Scottish soldiers du...

Lush and lyrical, this setting of the traditional Scottish song, 'Annie Laurie,' was written by her sweetheart, William Douglas, in the 19th century. The song became a favorite of Scottish soldiers du...

The soloist 'sizzles,' the orchestra 'supports' and the performance is a first-class musical experience in this adaptation of music from one of the greatest composers of light classical music. Using t...

The soloist 'sizzles,' the orchestra 'supports' and the performance is a first-class musical experience in this adaptation of music from one of the greatest composers of light classical music. Using t...

A famous folk song during the 1800s, this tune was one of Abraham Lincoln's favorites. This new arrangement is very playable and a great way to give extra meaning to your students' study of the Civil...

A famous folk song during the 1800s, this tune was one of Abraham Lincoln's favorites. This new arrangement is very playable and a great way to give extra meaning to your students' study of the Civil...

A programmatic piece based on the changing character of that vast inland sea, Lake Michigan, this original composition will remind the listener of the folk-based tunes of Holst. Written for a school l...

A programmatic piece based on the changing character of that vast inland sea, Lake Michigan, this original composition will remind the listener of the folk-based tunes of Holst. Written for a school l...

As the title suggests, a driving, rhythmic pulse permeates throughout this contemporary original selection by Richard Meyer. The piece incorporates two diverse moods - a highly rhythmic first section...

As the title suggests, a driving, rhythmic pulse permeates throughout this contemporary original selection by Richard Meyer. The piece incorporates two diverse moods - a highly rhythmic first section...

This tribute to Copeland and to the Scottish/Irish influence on American folk culture flows smoothly and seamlessly from one section to the other, while painting a picture of early America life for th...

This tribute to Copeland and to the Scottish/Irish influence on American folk culture flows smoothly and seamlessly from one section to the other, while painting a picture of early America life for th...

Charming! This light and flowing arrangement maintains the rhythmic drive characteristic of Slavic folk music. (4:30)

Charming! This light and flowing arrangement maintains the rhythmic drive characteristic of Slavic folk music. (4:30)

A colorful depiction of the sounds of New Mexico, the 'Land of Enchantment!' Commissioned for the Albuquerque Youth Symphony for their performance at the 2008 National ASTA Conference, this piece comb...

A colorful depiction of the sounds of New Mexico, the 'Land of Enchantment!' Commissioned for the Albuquerque Youth Symphony for their performance at the 2008 National ASTA Conference, this piece comb...