Overview of this digital piano sheet music:
- "Beautiful Dreamer"
- Music and Lyrics by Stephen Foster
- Level 1: Beginner (See other levels of this song)
- Pages:
- 2 pages of music
- Hand positions and brief tutorial page
- Lyrics page
- Cover sheet
- Key (for this arrangement): G major
- Fingerings: on all the notes
- Instrumentation: For piano solo
- Complete audio sample: Always free to listen to on our website (No vocal recording included)
- Downloading file: PDF
- Arranger and music editor: Mizue Murakami
- Publisher: Galaxy Music Notes
- Product code: GMNS00611
About "Beautiful Dreamer" by Stephen Foster
"Beautiful Dreamer" is an old folk song written by an American composer and lyricist, Stephen Foster (1826–1864). It is considered to be the last published work of his. It has a beautiful calm melody.
Tips for playing Level 1 "Beautiful Dreamer"
This is Level 1 (beginner's level) of "Beautiful Dreamer" for piano solo. However, you or someone else can sing along. The separate lyrics page is included in the PDF file.
To play Level 1 "Beautiful Dreamer" on the piano, first, please find a hand position on the tutorial page after you download it. There are fingering markings provided on every note on the score. You'll be playing only melody line (singing line) for this level. There is no harmonic support, meaning there are no other notes for you to have to coordinate with both hands and different fingers. There are 3 black keys that you need to use several times on this Level 1 "Beautiful Dreamer" which are also described on the tutorial page. If you would like to try something more challenging that has harmonic support for the melody, please try Level 2 "Beautiful Dreamer."
Download, Print (or see it on your tablet), and Practice!
This product is a digital download. After you purchase it, you will be downloading a PDF file. You should be able to download it to your desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet if they are connected to the internet. You'll also receive a download link via email. You may download it later when it's convenient. After you download it, please print it out or see it on your tablet for your use. And most importantly, PRACTICE!
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You may also like:
- To learn more about the composer, Stephen Foster who composed "Beautiful Dreamer," please visit our page, "About Stephen Foster."
- To find more piano sheet music of songs by Stephen Foster, please visit our collection page, "By Stephen Foster."
- To find more piano sheet music for folk songs, please visit our collection page, "Folk Songs."