The Star Spangled Banner, Early Intermediate/Intermediate

The Star Spangled Banner is the National Anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics come from the poem by Francis Scott Key entitled, “Defence of Fort M’Henry”, written in 1814. The tune is borrowed from the British song by John Stafford Smith called, “To Anacreon in Heaven”. The Star Spangled Banner became the national anthem by congressional resolution on March 3, 1931.

This arrangement, is written in the Key of G Major, 3/4 time. Includes an introduction and flashy ending! Accessible for smaller hands, with only a few octaves appearing. Good practice for counting Dotted Eighth + Sixteen rhythms- remember to keep them crisp! Add pedal to taste.

Great for Patriotic recitals! Roughly equivalent to Elementary 2 (NFMC), Grade 2 (RCM), Elementary F (Guild), and Level 3 (SMP).

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